Programme Specifications

Education


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


Information provided by School of Education:

Placement modules in years 1 and 2

3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Bachelor of Arts

5 : Programme title
Education

6 : UCAS code
X302

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


Information provided by School of Education:

Education Studies

8 : Date of publication


Information provided by School of Education:

September 2023

9 : Educational aims of the programme


Information provided by School of Education:

The overall aims of the scheme are as follows:

• To provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with Education
• To enable students to critically engage with the key issues and current research in Education.
• To enable students to critically reflect on and manage their own learning and performance;
• To provide students with an opportunity to acquire the employability skills and personal attributes and values that are necessary for employment, training, or further education.

10 : Intended learning outcomes


Information provided by School of Education:

The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:

10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


Information provided by School of Education:

  • A1 To understand the structure and development of the Education system within the UK and internationally and to be aware of assessment systems in place at each phase of the Education system.

  • A2 To understand how learners’ physical, intellectual, linguistic, social, cultural and emotional development can affect their learning

  • A3 To be aware of methods of safeguarding children and to understand a range of professional frameworks.

  • A4 Understand a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and promote good learning, achievement and behaviour.

  • A5 To be aware if the interdisciplinary nature of ICT and digital competency

  • A6 To be aware of the SEN code of practice for Wales and to be aware of strategies to support learners

  • A7 To understand the practical and ethical issues when working with and researching children

  • A8 To understand and evaluate issues relating to learner well-being and health.


Learning and Teaching

The above learning outcomes are developed through the following:

  • Lectures

  • Seminars

  • Individual tutorials

  • Group work

  • Personal research

  • Workshops


Assessment Strategies and Methods

The learning objectives will be assessed via the following:

  • Written assignments

  • Examinations

  • Placement Portfolio

  • Undergraduate Dissertation

  • Posters

  • Oral Presentations

  • Teaching/ Lesson Plans

  • Interactive artefacts




10.2 : Skills and other attributes


Information provided by School of Education:

10.2.1 Intellectual Skills

By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:

  • B1 Analyse and interpret a range of academic texts and government documents

  • B2 Critically evaluate a range of source materials

  • B3 Apply theory to practice

  • B4 Understand a range of learning and teaching styles

  • B5 Communicate knowledge to others in written and spoken forms

Learning and Teaching The above learning outcomes are developed through the following:

  • Lectures

  • Seminars

  • Group work

  • Personal research

  • Workshops

Assessment Strategies and Methods The learning objectives will be assessed via the following:

  • Written assignments

  • Examinations

  • Placement Portfolio

  • Undergraduate Dissertation

  • Posters

  • Oral Presentations

  • Teaching/ Lesson Plans

  • Interactive artefacts



10.2.2 Professional practical skills / Discipline Specific Skills

By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:

  • C1 Demonstrate the ability to understand the diverse learning needs of learners and evaluate how to provide the best possible education for them to maximize their potential, whatever their individual aspirations, personal circumstances or cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background;

  • C2 Understand the role of multi-agency approaches to supporting learners.

  • C3 Be aware of, and work within, the statutory framework relating to their responsibilities

  • C4 Understand and apply psychological theories of learning and teaching

Learning and Teaching The above learning outcomes are developed through the following:

  • Lectures

  • Seminars

  • Group work

  • Personal research

  • Workshops

Assessment Strategies and Methods The learning objectives will be assessed via the following:

  • Written assignments

  • Examinations

  • Placement Portfolio

  • Undergraduate Dissertation

  • Posters

  • Oral Presentations

  • Teaching/ Lesson Plans

  • Interactive artefacts



10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


Information provided by School of Education:

By the end of the programme, all students are expected to be able to:

  • D1 Demonstrate independent working and thinking

  • D2 Research, assimilate, select and organise relevant academic material

  • D3 Evaluate key theories

  • D4 Work as part of a group

  • D5 Communicate to a range of audiences

  • D6 Demonstrate effective time management

  • D7 Demonstrate critical self-reflection

  • D8 Argue coherently by analysing evidence and applying logical thinking


Learning and Teaching The above learning outcomes are developed through the following:

  • Lectures

  • Seminars

  • Group work

  • Personal research

  • Workshops

Assessment Strategies and Methods The learning objectives will be assessed via the following:

  • Written assignments

  • Examinations

  • Placement Portfolio

  • Undergraduate Dissertation

  • Posters

  • Oral Presentations

  • Teaching/ Lesson Plans

  • Interactive artefacts



11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



BA Education [X302]

Academic Year: 2024/2025Single Honours scheme - available from 2017/2018

Duration (studying Full-Time): 3 years

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
ED13620

Key Skills for University

ED14520

Children's Development and Learning

Semester 2
ED14420

Partnerships in Principle and Practice

Year 1 Options

Choose 60 credits

Semester 1
ED14620

Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years

Semester 2
AD14320

Datblygiad Iaith

ED13720

Play and Learning:Theory and Practice

ED14320

Language Development

Part 2 Rules

Year 2 Core (80 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
ED20120

Psychology of Learning and Thinking

ED20600

Working with Children

ED24320

Safeguarding and Professional Practice

Semester 2
ED20320

Research Methods

ED20620

Working with Children

Year 2 Options

Choose 40 credits

Semester 1
AD20220

Llythrennedd Mewn Plant Ifanc

ED20220

Literacy in Young Children

ED20420

Education, Diversity and Equality

Semester 2
ED20820

Making Sense of the Curriculum

ED22420

Discourses Language and Education

Final Year Core (60 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
ED30120

Assessment and Education

ED33600

Major dissertation

Semester 2
ED33640

Major dissertation

Final Year Options

Choose 60 credits

Semester 1
AD30620

Hawliau Plant

ED30420

Special Educational Needs

ED30620

Children's Rights

Semester 2
AD30320

Datblygiad Mathemategol yn y Blynyddoedd Cynnar

AD34720

Cyfathrebu

AD34820

Datblygiad Emosiynol a Chymdeithasol

ED30320

Mathematical Development in the Early Years

ED34720

Communication

ED34820

Emotional and Social Development


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.