Undergraduate Course: Childhood Studies Work Based Learning 1: Professional Development (EDUA08045)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education and Sport |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | In this course students consider what being 'professional' means in childhood practice. Linking closely with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Standards for Childhood Practice 2015 (Revised), we explore the role of reflective practice in establishing and maintaining a professional identity. You will draw from your own experiences to critically engage with theories around experiential learning, developing a deeper understanding of your professional values and practice. |
| Course description |
Work-based learning involves learning closely bound to students' professional role in current and/or previous workplaces. This course enables students to analyse their current or previous work roles, complemented by other activities such as directed reading, research, conference organisation and group work. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of their learning within their professional practice and theoretical inquiry. This will be achieved by students reflecting on issues of professional practice, effective practice, reflective practice and critically reflective practice.
THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ON THE BA CHILDHOOD PRACTICE PROGRAMME.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 23 |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Lecture Hours 44,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
348 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assignment 1: 2,000 word essay, 50% of total marks.
Assignment 2: 2,000 word essay, 50% of total marks. |
| Feedback |
Students have the opportunity to receive feedback on their essay plans through the course assessment workshop. For summative assessments, written feedback to students is based on a course-specific marking rubric. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Evidence their skills in both self-management and the management of others, through engaging with reflective practice and drawing on theoretical knowledge from across the childhood practice programme
- Articulate their understanding of policy and legislative frameworks which govern childhood practice within Scotland.
- Demonstrate an understanding of their role as childhood practitioners in supporting children's learning and development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibilities and accountabilities
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Reading List
| https://eu01.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/readinglist/lists/43376797920002466 |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Every student and graduate is unique. They each have their own experiences, learning, and way of approaching life. The quality, depth, and breadth of their experiences while at the University of Edinburgh develop characteristic attributes that set them apart.
University of Edinburgh graduates have:
- curiosity for learning that makes a positive difference
- courage to expand and fulfill their potential
- passion to engage locally and globally
University of Edinburgh graduates are:
- creative problem solvers and researchers
- critical and reflective thinkers
- effective and influential contributors
- skilled communicators
The seven aspects complement each other. Various combinations of the attributes will be used in different contexts throughout our students' and graduates' lives, within and beyond their career, academia, and citizenship.
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| Keywords | Children Childhood Work Reflexive Practice |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Elizabeth Latto
Tel:
Email: Liz.Latto@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Gabriella Szel
Tel: (0131 6)51 4906
Email: Gabriella.Szel@ed.ac.uk |
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