Last modified: 20 Jun 2025 15:07
This course provides a range of learning contexts, delivered both through on-campus and online learning, to acquire knowledge and understanding of current issues in Scottish Education. Students will engage with current policy and pedagogical theory in order to support the development of professional values and skills in preparation for School Experience 1.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 11 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
| Feedback | Word Count | 3000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 23 | Feedback Weeks | 26 | |
| Feedback | Word Count | 3000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum and related policy and pedagogical theory, within the context of learning, teaching and assessment |
| Reflection | Create | Reflect, evaluate and respond to educational issues in order to support the development of professional practice |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional values, skills, abilities and challenges relevant to the professional practice of teaching |
| Reflection | Apply | Demonstrate the application of skills which support academic reading, writing and collaboration |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Demonstrate an enquiring approach to support practice through engagement with professional reflection |
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