Evaluation of Professional Practice - Matching the Standard for Initial Teacher Education EDUC4052
- Academic Session: 2023-24
- School: School of Education
- Credits: 15
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
Short Description
Students will demonstrate competence in meeting all aspects of the Standard for Initial Teacher Education.
Timetable
Provisional - Contact 3 out of 5 days
Day 1 - one-hour lecture; two-hour seminar
Day 2 - one-hour lecture; one-hour tutorial
Day 3 - two-hour seminar
Requirements of Entry
Successful completion of Level 3.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The summative assessment will examine Learning Outcomes from the courses and will consist of:
1. 100% Record of professional practice based on school placement, demonstrating competence with respect to the Standard for Initial Teacher Education [LOs 1, 2, 3]
Main Assessment In: March
Course Aims
The course provides students with opportunities to undertake the following within an Early Years context:
*To develop a practical understanding of the current Religious Education curricula, policy and practice in all schools including Catholic and other faith schools
*To develop a critical understanding of professional knowledge and understanding, professional skills and abilities and professional values and commitments as outlined by the Standard for Initial Teacher Education
*To develop as teachers who engage in working with children, young people and other professional partners in creative and innovative ways through School Experience
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to evidence the following within a Middle and Upper Years context:
LO1 Demonstrate the professional knowledge and understanding named in the Standard for Initial Teacher Education, including an awareness of principles of Religious Education through the development of coherent and progressive learning experiences
LO2 Demonstrate the professional skills and abilities named in the Standard for Initial Teacher Education
LO3 Demonstrate the professional values and commitments named in the Standard for Initial Teacher Education
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
To receive credit for this course, students must complete and submit the summative assessment and attend at least 80% of all classes. [All components of the course must be passed at D3 or above.]