Last modified: 05 Aug 2025 15:46
As part of the PGDE Secondary programme, this campus-based course provides a variety of learning experiences which develop students’ knowledge and understanding of current issues in Scottish Education. Students will engage with pedagogical theory to support the development of professional values and skills in preparation for School Experience.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 60 credits (30 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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To develop in students-
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 44 | Feedback Weeks | 45 | |
| Feedback |
Duration: 10 minuts |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum, its values, and approaches to learning and assessment |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional values and challenges of the curriculum |
| Reflection | Create | Demonstrate an enquiring approach through enhanced professional reflection |
| Reflection | Create | Reflect, evaluate, challenge and respond to identified issues of practice |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 10 | Feedback Weeks | 13 | |
| Feedback |
Assessments will be marked within 3-week period by course tutors (excluding Christmas holidays). Written feedback will be provided via Turnitin and students can request a follow-up discussion with tutors. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum, its values, and approaches to learning and assessment |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional values and challenges of the curriculum |
| Reflection | Create | Demonstrate an enquiring approach through enhanced professional reflection |
| Reflection | Create | Reflect, evaluate, challenge and respond to identified issues of practice |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 38 | Feedback Weeks | 41 | |
| Feedback |
Assessments will be marked within 3-week period by course tutors (excluding Christmas holidays). Written feedback will be provided via Turnitin and students can request a follow-up discussion with tutors. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum, its values, and approaches to learning and assessment |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional values and challenges of the curriculum |
| Reflection | Create | Demonstrate an enquiring approach through enhanced professional reflection |
| Reflection | Create | Reflect, evaluate, challenge and respond to identified issues of practice |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 29 | Feedback Weeks | 32 | |
| Feedback |
Assessments will be marked within 3-week period by course tutors (excluding Christmas holidays). Written feedback will be provided via Turnitin and students can request a follow-up discussion with tutors. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum, its values, and approaches to learning and assessment |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional values and challenges of the curriculum |
| Reflection | Create | Demonstrate an enquiring approach through enhanced professional reflection |
| Reflection | Create | Reflect, evaluate, challenge and respond to identified issues of practice |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional values and challenges of the curriculum |
| Reflection | Create | Reflect, evaluate, challenge and respond to identified issues of practice |
| Reflection | Create | Demonstrate an enquiring approach through enhanced professional reflection |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum, its values, and approaches to learning and assessment |
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