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Module FOUNDATION MODULE 1

Module code: EDF126
Credits: 12.5
Semester: 1 and 2
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International: No
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This module offers students a comprehensive introduction to the key areas of Sociology of Education, Psychology of Education, History of Education and Philosophy of Education. In addition, discrete modules have been designed which further underpin the relationship between these areas and the practicum of teaching. Key theorists and thinkers in the areas of Sociology (Bourdieu, for example), Psychology (Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner), Philosophy (Froebel, Dewey, Montessori) inform the teaching and provide a critical framework for learning. Reflecting these overarching themes, topic covered in this module include
• Sociology – Types of Schooling, Functionalism, Structure and Agency, Identity
• Psychology – Learning Styles, Stages of Cognitive Development and Critical Reflection
• Philosophy – “Theories in Practice” Froebel, Dewey and Montessori
All courses will draw heavily from relevant national and international research in the area and students will be required to develop a degree of familiarity with these resources.
Recognising the need to prepare students to benefit fully from their Student Placement, particular emphasis is placed upon Psychology of Education in Year 1. This course is designed specifically to provide students with the empirical knowledge to understand the process of learning, both for themselves and for the children in the classes in which they are placed.

Open Learning Outcomes
 
Open Teaching & Learning methods
 
Open Assessment
 
Open Autumn Supplementals/Resits
 
Open Timetable
 
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