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Module Title Emerging Pedagogies
Module Code ES513
School School of Education Studies

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Margaret FarrenOffice NumberC145a
Level 5 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
You will be introduced to the principal contemporary theories of education and the process of learning design. You will have the opportunity to carry out research in practice and to examine the relationship between ICT and learning. You will explore the use of new emerging technologies through collaboration with tutors, peers and international collaborators.

Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate an engagement with research literature, learning theories and learning design.
  • Provide evidence of your own learning, your influence in student learning.
  • Analyse key elements and issues in relation to your own emerging pedagogy and demonstrate evidence of critical and creative thinking.


Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 12
Tutorials 8
Laboratories 12
Seminars 4
Independent Learning Time 76.5
Total 112.5
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Contemporary theories of education. Action Research approach. Multimedia and the Web in education and training. Relationship between ICT and learning. Design process in developing learning resources. Examination of various emerging technologies. Exploration of creative software.

Assessment
The collaborative approach involves tutor, peer group and international educators. Assessment reflects the collaborative and interactive approach of the module. Assessment involves the presentation of supporting text to accompany the web-based artefact developed for the Educational Applications of Multimedia module.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List

Essential
Class Materials, web resources and links available on Moodle online learning environment.
Bertrand, Y. (2003). Contemporary Theories and Practice in Education. Madison: Atwood Publishing.
Dewey, J. (2004). Democracy and education. Kessinger Publishing Co.
Jochems, W. (Editor), van Merrienboer, J. (Editor), Koper, R. (2003).Integrated E-Learning: Implications for Pedagogy, Technology and Organization (Open & Flexible Learning). London: Routledge Falmer.
McNiff, J. and Whitehead. J. (2006) All you Need to Know about Action Research. London: SAGE.
Shneiderman, B. (2003). Leonardo's Laptop: Human Needs and the New Computing Technologies. Boston: The MIT Press.

Supplementary
Jochems, W. van Merrienboer, J. and Koper, R. (2003) Integrated E-Learning: Implications for Pedagogy, Technology and Organization (Open & Flexible Learning). London: Routledge Falmer
Mortimore, P. (1999) Understanding Pedagogy and Its Impact on Learning. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.
Daniels, H. (2003) Vygotsky and Pedagogy London: Routledge Falmer

Programme or List of Programmes
GEMEGDip in Education & Training Management
MEMEM.Sc. in Education & Training Management
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