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Module Title Reflective Work-based Practice
Module Code ES210
School School of Education Studies

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Charlotte HollandOffice NumberCA106
Level 2 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to allow students engage in a substantial period of work-based tutoring, training and/ or facilitation practice

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to…
  1. Observe and critically review the planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of work-based learning episode/s
  2. Plan and deliver work-based learning episode/s
  3. Demonstrate a high level of competence in planning, assessing and evaluation of the teaching/ facilitation of learners for a work-based scenario
  4. Compare and contrast models and techniques used for reflective practice (such as Schon or Driscoll Models of reflective practice/ Structured Reflection)
  5. Identify gaps in own professional practice and suggest ways of improving own professional practice


Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 0
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 150

Total 150
Placements 72
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 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
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
Recommended Book Resources
  • Joyce, B & Weil, M 1996, Models of Teaching Allyn and Bacon
  • Cohen, L , Mannion, R., Morrisson, K. 1996, A Guide to Teaching Practice (4th ed) London. Routledge
  • Good & Brophy 1996, Looking in Classrooms (6th ed) New York: Harper Row
  • Slavin, R 1994, Education Psychology Theory and Practice Boston. Allen and Bacon
  • McIntyre & McLeod 1997, Investigations of Microteaching London: Addison Wesley
  • Curzon, L.B. 1997, Teaching in Further Education (5th ed) London: Cassell
  • Maykut, P and Moorehouse, R 1994, Beginning Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide London: Falmer Press
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brown, A. and Dowling, Pl 1998, Doing Research/Reading Research: A Mode of Integration for Education London: Falmer Press
  • Goodlad S, and Hirst, B. (eds), Explorations in Peer Tutoring, Basil Blackwell
Programme or List of Programmes
ETBSc in Education & Training
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