THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2020/2021

Information in the Degree Programme Tables may still be subject to change in response to Covid-19

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : Moray House School of Education and Sport : Education

Undergraduate Course: Community Education Professional Practice 1 (EDUA08066)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education and Sport CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits40 ECTS Credits20
SummaryThis course focuses on developing practice competence in a supported setting.
Course description On this course participants will relate their academic studies to the practice context where they will undertake professional tasks in a controlled and developmental way. The emphasis is on understanding processes of informal learning and development on the basis of first-hand observation and interaction. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with informal educational methods and to explore the idea of reflective practice during the 8 week block placement.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Assess their competence in terms of the CeVe Competence Framework
  2. Prepare learning objectives for the placement period
  3. Manage their time more effectively and set appropriate work related goals and develop action plans
  4. Develop a profile of the community based on research techniques
  5. Profile the placement agency and comment on its connection to the community profile
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information 30 hour(s) per week for the equivalent of 8 weeks (40 days). Preparatory workshops weekly during semester 2. Students will undertake the equivalent of 5 full days in their agreed placement setting during that period. The 7 week block placement will take take place during the assessment period following Semester 2
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMs Margaret Petrie
Tel: (0131 6)51 4788
Email: Margaret.Petrie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Lesley Spencer
Tel: (0131 6)51 6373
Email: Lesley.Spencer@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Combined Course Timetable
Prospectuses
Important Information