Course Description
Course Name
Primary Education
Session: VLNF3425
Hours & Credits
20 UK Credits
Prerequisites & Language Level
Taught In English
- There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
Overview
Assessment: either essay (4000 words) [100%] or essay (3000 words) [80%] with evidence base (equivalent to 1000 words) [20%]
This module takes a critical look at the culture of the primary school and the children?s experience of the primary school. It focuses on the theories, practices and external factors, past, and present (e.g. child-centred education, the National Curriculum) which have constructed primary school culture. The module considers aspects of primary schooling such as approaches to learning, life in the playground and images of the primary teacher.
This module takes a critical look at the culture of the primary school and the children?s experience of the primary school. It focuses on the theories, practices and external factors, past, and present (e.g. child-centred education, the National Curriculum) which have constructed primary school culture. The module considers aspects of primary schooling such as approaches to learning, life in the playground and images of the primary teacher.
*Course content subject to change