BSc Education

The course will cover the following areas:

• Learning theories from psychological and sociological perspectives
• The practical application of these theories of learning as pedagogies in classroom contexts
• Historical and contemporary education policies that have informed pedagogic practices nationally and internationally
• A critical evaluation of how pedagogies shape learning and educational outcomes for learners from diverse backgrounds

This unit aims to:

• Explore, with students, key psychological and socio-cultural theories of how learners learn at different stages of primary (elementary) and secondary education.
• Examine how these theories are reflected practically in pedagogic approaches in classrooms in England and other educational contexts around the world
• Understand how political, cultural and socio-historical contexts shape pedagogic approaches
• Develop skills to apply different pedagogic approaches into their own practice
• Critically evaluate how different pedagogies impact on learning for students from diverse backgrounds.  

Knowledge and understanding

• Demonstrate an understanding of theory and literature sources related to different learning theories and their corresponding pedagogic practices
• Provide balanced arguments to evaluate different pedagogies based on theoretical and practical understanding.
• Demonstrate an enhanced appreciation of pedagogic approaches from different perspectives  ( e.g. students/teachers/schools )
• Critically reflect on how political, cultural and socio-historical contexts shape pedagogic approaches

Intellectual skills

• Demonstrate their ability to critically apply key ideas associated with learning theories and their corresponding pedagogies
• Critically evaluate different pedagogies to include an understanding of different perspectives ( e.g. students/teachers/schools )within the learning process
• Reflect on pedagogic approaches in a variety of contexts and in relation to inclusive practices to meet the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds

Practical skills

• Evidence planning, execution and evaluation of a short sequence of learning using different pedagogic approaches
• Contribute effectively to discussions about pedagogic approaches
• construct an effective presentation

Transferable skills and personal qualities

• Access and utilise appropriate digital resources to obtain relevant information.
• work collaboratively to plan and evaluate different pedagogic approaches
• Independent working skills

The course will blend tutor-led input in seminars with group work which is largely student-led. Group work, including presentations, will provide opportunities to explore and evaluate, as critical peers, the practical application of the theoretical principles examined in the sessions.