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 Academic Year:
| 2015/6 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Education |
| Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment Summary:
| CW 70%, OR 20%, PF 10% |
| Assessment Detail: |
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
Coursework reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: | Before taking this module you must take PS20107 |
| Description:
| Aims: This unit aims to develop students' understanding of key theories and concepts to underpin studies of children¿s use of technology in contemporary society. It aims to engage students in critical evaluation and reflection on the key theories and contexts and appreciation of the important role that technology has on learning and social development. Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this unit the student should be able to: * Critically evaluate children¿s use of technology in education and society. * Critically apply relevant learning, developmental psychology and sociology of education theories to children and young people's use of technology. * Critically evaluate the ICT policy and curriculum and other relevant policy initiatives * Critically evaluate the potential of new technology in relation to children with learning and developmental disorders * Design and/or produce learning or professional resources mediated by digital media on the social media platform (e-CV, e-portfolio). Skills: Intellectual skills * Critical reading of the literature, critical thinking skills. (T/F A) * Can communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. (T/F A) * Can adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them. (T/F A) * Academic writing skill critical writing skills. (T/F A) * Can communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. (T/F A) Professional skills * Teamwork facilitated by social and digital media. (T/F/A) * Is sensitive to and can react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams. (T/F A) * Is able to take charge of their own learning, and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning. (T/F A) Practical skills * IT skills - Is computer literate and is confident in using word processing, presentation software and library databases. (T/F) Content: Lecture themes and topics include: * Theoretical underpinning (e.g., Sociocultural Theory [Vygotsky], Experiential Learning [Kolb], Pragmatism [Dewy]) * Digital Games and its impact on children's academic and social development * Risks of children online * Social media and its impact on children¿s academic and social development * Mobile learning and children * New technology in relation to children with learning and developmental disorders. |
| Programme availability: |
ED30483 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Education
ED30483 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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