Education Studies

Human development, growth, becoming…. Socialisation – society, expectations and

change….. Social selection – social class, gender,

ethnicity The state – compulsory, penalties,

expectations, demands – any other area in the same way? Health? Vaccinations? Voting?

Policy – change, crisis, ideology Teaching and learning - pedagogy Schools? Lifelong learning? Work-based

learning?

What is Education?

Psychology

Neuro-science

Sociology

Inequality

Inequality

Educational success, achievement, potential… State and independent schools? Urban/rural? Social class? Gender? Ethnicity? Experiences and expectations of education…. Teachers? Employment? Social science undergraduates? Complementary? Knowledge, skills, understanding, attitudes, aptitudes…. How do you learn?

Who are you? Individually and as a cohort

Education in the news

Ofsted to conduct snap inspections in dozens of schools across England. http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/sep/15/oftsed-snap-inspections-schools-no-notice-visits-standards

Electric guitar overtakes violin in music lesson boomhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-29117849

Education in the news…

Academic discipline Fundamentally interesting Complex issues Controversial Understanding and argument Important – individually, socially, politically,

economically

Education Studies

Questions that never go away…

An academic subject:Undergraduate, Masters, PGCE, PhD

Leading to a variety of professional routes:Practitioner, teacher, lecturer, researcher, care and education professional

An important subject at BSU – lots of optionsAwards, pathways, modules

Education Studies at BSU

COMPULSORY

module

OTHER Subject

COREmodule

OPTIONAL modules

Placements& study

visits

Education Studies – each year

COMPULSORYModule

e.g. ED4016(20 credits)

COMPLEMENTARY Module

in other Subject(40 credits)

COREModuleED4001

(40 credits)

OPTIONAL modulese.g. ED4010(20 credits)

OPEN Module

e.g. OM4004(40 or 20 credits)

Year 1

Modules must be selected by 11 am on Wed 25th

You can access all module information on the website - http://www2.bathspa.ac.uk/services/student-services/current-students/your-course/guide-for-students-course-of-study/Guide%20to%20Level%204%20Modules%202014-15%20FINAL%20VER.%203.pdf

Your compulsory modules will have been selected for you

Module choices

1 - Specialised Primary Teaching

2 – Specialised Primary Teaching Early Years

3 – International Education

4 – Youth and Community Studies

5 – Joint (Combined)

Awards

1 - Childhood and Youth studies 2 - International and global education 3 - Inclusion and diversity4 - Philosophy, politics and sociology 5 - Educational settings and learning 6 - Language and literacy

Pathways

Study visits (Bursaries available)ERASMUSGlobal citizenshipSchool placements Professional courses (EY and Dyslexia)

Opportunities

Expectations

What are you expecting?

2 hours per week per 20 credit module formal teaching time (total 52 hours)

5 hours per week per 20 credit module independent study (total 148 hours)

How many total hours per 20 credit module?

See table page 5 modular guide  http://

www2.bathspa.ac.uk/services/student-services/current-students/your-course/guide-for-students-course-of-study/guide-to-the-modular-scheme-2013-2014.pdf

How much time?

For sessions and assignments

Why am I reading?

Reading

Most teaching sessions are seminar-based

What do you want to contribute?

Contributions in sessions

All assignments are marked according to assessment criteria

How do I ensure I am meeting the criteria?

Assessment criteria

All assignments include written feedback

How do I feedforward the feedback?

Feedback

A primary objective for Education Studies

How do I know I’m thinking critically?

Critical thinking

Module Selection MUST be completed by 11 am on Wed 24th

https://thehub.bathspa.ac.uk/year-1-module-selection

Any queries – attend the Complementary Module Fair on morning of Tues 23rd in Commons

Any further queries – attend the non-compulsory advice meeting on Tues 23rd at 3 pm in CM225 or email  mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk

Personal Timetables will be issued on Friday 26th at 2 pm - https://timetables.bathspa.ac.uk/

DON’T FORGET

Remember to come to our Social Gathering after the Treasure Hunt in Bath

Thurs 25th 3pm in Moreton

PRIZES!Free WINE!Free FOOD!

Social Event