Course Co-ordinator: Catriona MacDonald

Pre-requisite(s): Compulsory course for all students in the BEd (Hons) Primary programme in Year 1. PVG Scheme check completed prior to start of course.

Co-requisite(s): ED 1057 What Makes Us Human 1A

Number of BEd students to be permitted to register is to be restricted due to the targets set by government and the management of placements and prior requirement for Disclosure (Scotland) check

Opportunities for student involvement in the content and structure of the course include:
* Community placement project
* Course delivery through student-led seminars
* Student-selected multi-media presentation

Throughout the course both on and off campus, students are encouraged through engagement with others to value diversity.

13 one-hour lectures, 2 two-hour forum, 14 1.5 hour tutorials, will follow a varied pattern. 7 days or equivalent (45 hours) in community placement.

1st Attempt: 3,000 word essay
Multi-media presentation based on experiences within the community placement; format to be agreed by tutor

Resit: Resubmission of failed criteria within 3,000 word essay Oral presentation (viva) based on community placement