Department of Education |
Below is a list of units offered by the Department of Education in 2008/09. Follow the links to view individual unit descriptions. Units are sorted by level and then by period slot. To find a specific unit code or title please use your browser's find on page function. |
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Level: Certificate |
Academic Year |
ED10372 | Learning in the workplace 1 | 10 Credits |
Semester 1 |
ED10001 | Exploring effective learning | 6 Credits |
ED10143 | Introduction to pedagogy of coaching | 6 Credits |
ED10162 | Introduction to research methods I | 6 Credits |
ED10190 | Ethics & good practice | 6 Credits |
ED10346 | Childhood, schooling and education | 6 Credits |
ED10347 | Childhood, youth and deviance | 6 Credits |
ED10348 | Childhood, youth and family | 6 Credits |
ED10349 | Education & development 1: introducing the global context | 6 Credits |
ED10355 | Research design for the social sciences | 6 Credits |
ED10356 | Principles of fitness training | 6 Credits |
ED10357 | Continuing professional development | 6 Credits |
ED10373 | Human structure and function | 5 Credits |
ED10374 | Sports development | 5 Credits |
ED10375 | Exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management | 5 Credits |
ED10376 | Planning and practice | 5 Credits |
ED10377 | Mental skill development | 5 Credits |
ED10378 | Ethics and safety | 5 Credits |
ED10379 | Introduction to sports performance | 10 Credits |
Semester 2 |
ED10001 | Exploring effective learning | 6 Credits |
ED10002 | Learning: Theory & context | 6 Credits |
ED10125 | Sports nutrition | 6 Credits |
ED10148 | Sport development | 6 Credits |
ED10350 | Philosophy of education 1 | 6 Credits |
ED10351 | Early childhood and primary education | 6 Credits |
ED10358 | A social history of sport | 6 Credits |
ED10359 | National curriculum physical education (NCPE) activity areas | 6 Credits |
ED10360 | Principles of sport and exercise psychology | 6 Credits |
ED10361 | Motor control | 6 Credits |
ED10374 | Sports development | 5 Credits |
ED10375 | Exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management | 5 Credits |
ED10376 | Planning and practice | 5 Credits |
ED10377 | Mental skill development | 5 Credits |
ED10378 | Ethics and safety | 5 Credits |
ED10380 | Principles of sports performance | 10 Credits |
Level: Intermediate |
Academic Year |
ED20160 | Professional placement | 60 Credits |
ED20381 | Learning in the workplace 2 | 10 Credits |
ED20382 | Work-based learning | 10 Credits |
Semester 1 |
ED20003 | Education in society | 6 Credits |
ED20128 | Principles of event management | 6 Credits |
ED20129 | Historical development of sport | 6 Credits |
ED20137 | Principles of fitness training | 6 Credits |
ED20189 | National curriculum physical education activity areas | 6 Credits |
ED20384 | Strength and conditioning | 10 Credits |
ED20385 | Planning for the athlete in context | 10 Credits |
ED20386 | Performance analysis | 10 Credits |
ED20387 | An introduction to managing financial and non-financial resources | 3 Credits |
ED20388 | Managing marketing activities | 3 Credits |
ED20390 | Managing performance | 3 Credits |
Semester 2 |
ED20126 | Educational psychology | 6 Credits |
ED20127 | Education and coaching law | 6 Credits |
ED20130 | Innovation in coaching | 6 Credits |
ED20134 | Sports industry | 6 Credits |
ED20152 | Introduction to research methods II | 6 Credits |
ED20383 | Talent identification principles and practice | 10 Credits |
ED20384 | Strength and conditioning | 10 Credits |
ED20386 | Performance analysis | 10 Credits |
ED20387 | An introduction to managing financial and non-financial resources | 3 Credits |
ED20389 | Managing information | 3 Credits |
ED20390 | Managing performance | 3 Credits |
Level: Honours |
Academic Year |
ED30219 | Subject didactics: English (SD H - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED30222 | Subject didactics: Maths (SD H - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED30225 | Subject didactics: Science (SD H - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED30231 | Subject didactics: History (SD H - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED30234 | Subject didactics: Information Technology (SD H - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED30237 | Subject didactics: Modern Foreign Languages (SD H - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED30240 | Subject didactics: Physical Education (SD H - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED30243 | Subject didactics: English (SD H - MY) | 12 Credits |
ED30246 | Subject didactics: Mathematics (SD H - MY) | 12 Credits |
ED30249 | Subject didactics: Science (SD H - MY) | 12 Credits |
ED30252 | Education and professional studies (EPS H) | 12 Credits |
ED30391 | Work-based research project | 18 Credits |
Semester 1 |
ED30005 | Science education in practice | 6 Credits |
ED30151 | Individual coach education project development | 6 Credits |
ED30153 | Physical education & the national curriculum | 12 Credits |
ED30154 | The practice of professional coaching | 12 Credits |
ED30155 | Sports management & development | 12 Credits |
ED30159 | Research seminar | 6 Credits |
ED30164 | Analysing coaches' philosophies and practices | 6 Credits |
ED30255 | Practice of teaching - block 1 | 12 Credits |
ED30392 | Research methods | 6 Credits |
ED30393 | Advanced concepts of fitness and conditioning for CPD | 6 Credits |
ED30394 | Government initiatives and youth sport | 6 Credits |
ED30395 | Managing the performance athlete | 6 Credits |
ED30396 | Sports performance research seminar | 6 Credits |
ED30397 | Sports specific situational analysis | 6 Credits |
ED30398 | Sports specific technique analysis | 6 Credits |
Semester 2 |
ED30006 | Issues in science education | 6 Credits |
ED30156 | Continuing professional development | 6 Credits |
ED30157 | Distance & open learning | 6 Credits |
ED30158 | Individual coach education project analysis | 12 Credits |
ED30256 | Practice of teaching - block 2 | 12 Credits |
ED30271 | Fitness training practices | 6 Credits |
ED30302 | Practice of teaching - block 3 | 12 Credits |
ED30393 | Advanced concepts of fitness and conditioning for CPD | 6 Credits |
ED30395 | Managing the performance athlete | 6 Credits |
ED30396 | Sports performance research seminar | 6 Credits |
ED30397 | Sports specific situational analysis | 6 Credits |
ED30398 | Sports specific technique analysis | 6 Credits |
Level: Masters |
Academic Year |
ED50221 | Subject didactics: English (SD M - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED50224 | Subject didactics: Maths (SD M - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED50227 | Subject didactics: Science (SD M - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED50233 | Subject didactics: History (SD M - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED50236 | Subject didactics: Information Technology (SD M - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED50239 | Subject didactics: Modern Foreign Languages (SD M - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED50242 | Subject didactics: Physical Education (SD M - Sec) | 12 Credits |
ED50245 | Subject didactics: English (SD M - MY) | 12 Credits |
ED50248 | Subject didactics: Mathematics (SD M - MY) | 12 Credits |
ED50251 | Subject didactics: Science (SD M - MY) | 12 Credits |
ED50254 | Education and professional studies (EPS M) | 12 Credits |
ED50326 | Research methods in education | 12 Credits |
Dissertation period |
ED50308 | Dissertation | 30 Credits |
Modular |
ED50303 | Assessment | 12 Credits |
ED50304 | Contemporary social theory for sport, coaching and physical activity | 12 Credits |
ED50305 | Critical analysis | 3 Credits |
ED50306 | Critical analysis | 6 Credits |
ED50307 | Curriculum studies | 12 Credits |
ED50308 | Dissertation | 30 Credits |
ED50309 | Early childhood education and learning | 12 Credits |
ED50310 | Education, globalisation and change | 12 Credits |
ED50311 | Education in an international context | 12 Credits |
ED50312 | Educational enquiry 1 | 12 Credits |
ED50313 | Environmental education: learning and change | 12 Credits |
ED50314 | Environmental education: learning and teaching | 12 Credits |
ED50315 | Environmental education: philosophy and purpose | 12 Credits |
ED50317 | Language teaching methodology and curriculum | 12 Credits |
ED50318 | Leading and managing educational innovation | 12 Credits |
ED50319 | Leading and managing schools and colleges | 12 Credits |
ED50320 | Leading and managing human resources in education | 12 Credits |
ED50321 | Leading and managing international schools | 12 Credits |
ED50322 | Issues in science education | 12 Credits |
ED50323 | Multilingual and multicultural education | 12 Credits |
ED50324 | Coaching, pedagogy and practice | 12 Credits |
ED50325 | Primary education: aspects of learning | 12 Credits |
ED50326 | Research methods in education | 12 Credits |
ED50327 | Second language acquisition | 12 Credits |
ED50328 | Sport and coaching in context | 12 Credits |
ED50329 | Talk and learning | 12 Credits |
ED50330 | Technologies for learning | 12 Credits |
ED50331 | Transition unit | 3 Credits |
ED50332 | Transition unit | 6 Credits |
ED50333 | Understanding learners and learning | 12 Credits |
ED50338 | Educational enquiry 2 | 12 Credits |
ED50339 | Educational enquiry 3 | 12 Credits |
ED50343 | Educational enquiry (six credit) | 6 Credits |
ED50344 | Gifts, talents and education (12 credit) | 12 Credits |
ED50345 | Gifts, talents and education (9 credit) | 9 Credits |
ED50368 | Advances in psychology for sport, coaching and physical activity | 12 Credits |
ED50370 | Professional portfolio analysis (6 credit) | 6 Credits |
ED50371 | Professional portfolio analysis (12 credit) | 12 Credits |
ED50407 | Policy and practice in inclusive and special education | 12 Credits |
Semester 1 |
ED50304 | Contemporary social theory for sport, coaching and physical activity | 12 Credits |
ED50328 | Sport and coaching in context | 12 Credits |
ED50337 | Contemporary issues in education research 1: critical users | 6 Credits |
Semester 2 |
ED50300 | Education, globalisation and change | 6 Credits |
ED50324 | Coaching, pedagogy and practice | 12 Credits |
ED50368 | Advances in psychology for sport, coaching and physical activity | 12 Credits |
ED50369 | Contemporary issues in educational research 2: competent producers | 6 Credits |