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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED20446: Childhood, youth & education studies professional placement

Click here for further information Credits: 60
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year
Click here for further information Assessment: CW100
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information 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:
To apply the knowledge and skills gained through their University degree study and demonstrate the application through the assessed coursework.

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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED20446 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AKB04 : BA (hons) Childhood, Youth and Education Studies (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 3

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.