GO UNIVERSITY  Ghana/Global 2016/17/18/19

BA Education Degree Course  3 Years

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Overview

Education sits in an ever-changing social, political and cultural context. This exciting new degree will allow you to explore the different settings where learning takes place and the processes that underpin it.

You’ll explore how education is delivered in different contexts, as well as the impact of government policy on classroom practice. You’ll learn how schools and classrooms work and how core curriculum subjects are learned and taught – and placements in Years 2 and 3 will allow you to gain first-hand practical experience of classrooms or other education settings. Diverse optional modules will allow you to focus on the topics that excite you the most – from science, mathematics or language education to behaviour management.

You’ll study among active researchers at the forefront of their fields, including our Teaching and Learning Academic Group. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and a wide range of skills for careers within and beyond the education sector.

 

Course Content

From the start of Year 1 you’ll build your understanding of key approaches and perspectives in education studies. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines, you’ll explore the ways in which learning is shaped by its social and cultural context, the factors that influence learning processes and issues in educational research and practice. In addition, you’ll learn to apply psychological theories to education and select from optional modules on topics such as second language acquisition.

You’ll develop your knowledge in Year 2 with core modules that enhance your understanding of educational research. You’ll also investigate the influence of politics and economics on English national education policy, and how educational practices vary around the world. Optional modules will allow you to focus on topics such as inclusive education or teaching and learning in core curriculum subjects. During this year, you’ll also undertake the first of your two placements, applying your knowledge to real-life situations.

In your final year, you’ll focus on your own research project – an opportunity to work with your supervisor to examine a topic of your choice in greater depth. Your second placement will also allow you to gain practical experience and build your understanding of practice within the education sector. To complete the year, you’ll choose from further optional modules on topics such as assessment techniques or support for children with additional needs.

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Course Structure

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Diverse Contexts of Learning 20 credits

• Psychological approaches to Education 20 credits

• Learning about learning: Processes, complexities and theoretical perspectives 20 credits

• Contemporary Issues and Debates in Education 20 credits

Optional modules

• Second Language Acquisition and Learning 20 credits

• Language, Learners and Society 20 credits

• Social and Cultural Worlds of Childhood and Youth 20 credits

• Play and Learning 20 credits

• Building a Career from Education Studies 20 credits

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• Year 2

• Compulsory modules

• International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice 20 credits

• Approaches to Research: Theory and Practice 20 credits

• Students into Education 1 20 credits

• Educational Policy and Politics 20 credits

• Optional modules

• School Mathematics from an Advanced (Undergraduate) Perspective 10 credits

• The Practice of English Language Teaching 20 credits

• Language Description for Education 20 credits

• Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Supporting Children's Learning 20 credits

• Science Education: Issues and Challenges 10 credits

• Inclusive Education 20 credits

• Literacies and Learning 20 credits

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• Year 3

• Compulsory modules

• Final Year Project

• Students into Education 2

• Optional modules

• Globalisation, Identity and English Language Education 20 credits

• Language Learning Technology and Materials 20 credits

• Supporting Learning in Children with Additional Needs 20 credits

• Mathematics Education 10 credits

• Understanding and Communicating Science 10 credits

• Ecological Approaches to Child Development 20 credits

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• Learning and teaching

• You’ll be taught through lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical classes. You’ll enjoy extensive tutorial support and have freedom in your workload and options.

• Read more about teaching and assessment on the School website.

• Assessment

• You’re assessed by a range of methods, including formal exams and in-course assessment.

• Read more about teaching and assessment on the School website.

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• For more information on typical modules, read Actuarial Mathematics BSc in programme catalogue after enrollment