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This course aims to develop student teacher understanding about the roles and responsibilities of a primary teacher within Scotland. As part of this course, students will self-reflect upon their understanding of professional values, curriculum and the dispositions required for working within a professional setting. Through the completion of a 5-week placement in a First/ Second Level classroom, students will extend their skills at working with a group of learners, leading the learning within the three overarching curriculum areas for Literacy, Numeracy and Health & Wellbeing.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to develop student teacher understanding about the roles and responsibilities of a primary teacher within Scotland. As part of this course, students will self-reflect upon their understanding of professional values, curriculum and the dispositions required for working within a professional setting. Through the completion of a 5-week placement in a First/ Second Level classroom, students will extend their skills at working with a group of learners, leading the learning within the three overarching curriculum areas for Literacy, Numeracy and Health & Wellbeing.
Students will:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Following the completion of the direct teaching during Term 1 and their School Experience placement, students will be required to write a reflective report about a school based scenario to evidence the development of their professional skills. Written feedback will be provided via Turnitin and students can request a follow-up discussion with tutors. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Develop a professional knowledge and understanding of the roles of a primary teacher. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate professionalism through clear and timely communication, effective organisation and positive engagement with all members of the school community. |
| Reflection | Apply | Demonstrate professional commitment and values through identifying and following key policies, procedures and processes that shape and support learning and teaching in the primary school context. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Reflect on professional development using the GTCS Standards for Provisional Registration, identifying areas for improvement across professional practice and stating actionable next steps. |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | 0 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
5-week School Experience Placement. The School Experience Report is to be completed by the placement school and submitted to the Partnership Unit for Course Tutors to moderate. This is a formative report which shares about progress against the Standard for Provisional Registration set by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop a professional knowledge and understanding of the roles of a primary teacher. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate professionalism through clear and timely communication, effective organisation and positive engagement with all members of the school community. |
| Reflection | Apply | Demonstrate professional commitment and values through identifying and following key policies, procedures and processes that shape and support learning and teaching in the primary school context. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Reflect on professional development using the GTCS Standards for Provisional Registration, identifying areas for improvement across professional practice and stating actionable next steps. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Assessments will be marked within 3-week period by course tutors. Written feedback will be provided via Turnitin and students can request a follow-up discussion with tutors. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Evaluate | Reflect on professional development using the GTCS Standards for Provisional Registration, identifying areas for improvement across professional practice and stating actionable next steps. |
| Reflection | Apply | Demonstrate professional commitment and values through identifying and following key policies, procedures and processes that shape and support learning and teaching in the primary school context. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate professionalism through clear and timely communication, effective organisation and positive engagement with all members of the school community. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop a professional knowledge and understanding of the roles of a primary teacher. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Evaluate small-group learning experiences and identify aspects of teaching that support children’s learning effectively and areas for improvement. |
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