EDUC30130: Teaching and Learning in the Curriculum - Generic Issues in School-Based Education

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• A critical understanding of the models of teaching and learning and their theoretical underpinnings.

• Research evidence in classroom strategies for effective teaching an learning.
• The teacher as reflective practitioner; detailed contextualisation.
• Teaching for understanding.
• Creative dimensions of teaching and learning.
• The teacher as active researcher; various theoretical models.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• Students will have gained:
• an understanding of issues related to motivation in learning.
• an understanding of the nature of a variety of special needs within the school context.
• an understanding of the key issues related to the creation of a stimulating learning environment.

Subject-specific Skills:

• Students will be able to:
• critically approach issues related to teaching and learning.
• identify key issues.
• examine links between theory and practice.
• interrogate research evidence related to effective practice.
• show insight into influences on teaching and learning.
• explore creative dimensions of teaching and learning.

Key Skills:

• The ability to:
• summarise and critique research-based literatures.
• communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, to an advanced level.
• learn independently.

• An intensive programme of lectures, seminars, practical explorations and tutorials.

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