This document discusses various topics related to the study of education, including human development, socialization, social class and other factors that influence educational experiences and outcomes. It also addresses different types of educational institutions and learning environments, as well as the structure of undergraduate study in education, including compulsory and optional modules. Finally, it provides information and deadlines for students regarding module selection and registration.

2.  Human development, growth, becoming….
 Socialisation – society, expectations and
change…..
 Social selection – social class, gender,
ethnicity
 The state – compulsory, penalties,
expectations, demands – any other area in
the same way? Health? Vaccinations? Voting?
 Policy – change, crisis, ideology
 Teaching and learning - pedagogy
 Schools? Lifelong learning? Work-based
learning?

8.  Educational success, achievement, potential…
 State and independent schools?
 Urban/rural?
 Social class?
 Gender?
 Ethnicity?
 Experiences and expectations of education….
 Teachers? Employment?
 Social science undergraduates?
 Complementary?
 Knowledge, skills, understanding, attitudes,
aptitudes….
 How do you learn?

10.  Ofsted to conduct snap inspections in dozens
of schools across England.
http://www.theguardian.com/education/201
4/sep/15/oftsed-snap-inspections-schools-no-
notice-visits-standards
 Electric guitar overtakes
violin in music lesson boom
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-
29117849

11.  Academic discipline
 Fundamentally interesting
 Complex issues
 Controversial
 Understanding and argument
 Important – individually, socially, politically,
economically

13. An academic subject:
Undergraduate, Masters, PGCE, PhD
Leading to a variety of professional routes:
Practitioner, teacher, lecturer, researcher, care and
education professional
An important subject at BSU – lots of options
Awards, pathways, modules

14. COMPULSORY
module
OTHER Subject
CORE
module
OPTIONAL
modules
Placements
& study visits

15. COMPULSORY
Module
e.g. ED4016
(20 credits)
COMPLEMENTARY
Module
in other Subject
(40 credits)
CORE
Module
ED4001
(40 credits)
OPTIONAL modules
e.g. ED4010
(20 credits)
OPEN
Module
e.g. OM4004
(40 or 20 credits)

16.  Modules must be selected by 11 am on Wed
25th
 You can access all module information on the
website - http://www2.bathspa.ac.uk/services/student-services/
current-students/your-course/guide-for-students-course-
of-study/
Guide%20to%20Level%204%20Modules%202014-
15%20FINAL%20VER.%203.pdf
 Your compulsory modules will have been
selected for you

17. 1 - Specialised Primary Teaching
2 – Specialised Primary Teaching
Early Years
3 – International Education
4 – Youth and Community Studies
5 – Joint (Combined)

18. 1 - Childhood and Youth studies
2 - International and global education
3 - Inclusion and diversity
4 - Philosophy, politics and sociology
5 - Educational settings and learning
6 - Language and literacy

19.  Study visits (Bursaries available)
 ERASMUS
 Global citizenship
 School placements
 Professional courses (EY and
Dyslexia)

22.  2 hours per week per 20 credit module
formal teaching time (total 52 hours)
 5 hours per week per 20 credit module
independent study (total 148 hours)
 How many total hours per 20 credit
module?
 See table page 5 modular guide
 http://www2.bathspa.ac.uk/services/st
udent-services/current-students/your-course/
guide-for-students-course-of-study/
guide-to-the-modular-scheme-
2013-2014.pdf

23.  For sessions and assignments
 Why am I reading?

24.  Most teaching sessions are seminar-based
 What do you want to contribute?

25.  All assignments are marked according to
assessment criteria
 How do I ensure I am meeting the criteria?

26.  All assignments include written feedback
 How do I feedforward the feedback?

27.  A primary objective for Education Studies
 How do I know I’m thinking critically?

28.  Module Selection MUST be completed by
11 am on Wed 24th
https://thehub.bathspa.ac.uk/year-1-module-selection
 Any queries – attend the Complementary Module
Fair on morning of Tues 23rd in Commons
 Any further queries – attend the non-compulsory
advice meeting on Tues 23rd at 3 pm in CM225 or
email mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk
 Personal Timetables will be issued on Friday 26th
at 2 pm - https://timetables.bathspa.ac.uk/

29.  Remember to come to
our Social Gathering
after the Treasure Hunt
in Bath
Thurs 25th 3pm
in Moreton
PRIZES!
Free WINE!
Free FOOD!