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 Academic Year:
| 2012/3 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Education |
| Credits:
| 60 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Academic Year |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Reassessment not allowed |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To provide practical experience in the application of knowledge and skills gained at the University, by working in a professional activity in an approved organisation working with/for children and young people, for example: * Relevant Governmental and non-governmental organisations; * Voluntary organisations working in the youth, education, health and caring fields; * Schools, Colleges and other educational establishments in the public and private sectors. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit the students should be able to: * Apply their academic knowledge to a practical work setting; * Reflect on how their work experience relates to the knowledge gained at University. Skills: To develop skills in oral and written communication, time management, problem solving, group work and decision making. Content: The content will vary depending on the placement. In choosing the placement, the University will try to ensure the organisation offers adequate opportunities for the student to demonstrate a significant number of the following skills: * Application of academic knowledge * Practical ability * Writing skills and oral communication * Application of Technology * Interpersonal skills * Responsibility and Reliability. |
| Programme availability: |
ED20446 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Education
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