FC3S035 - Managing the Learning Environment 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | FC3S035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Managing the Learning Environment | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Module Leader: | Carrie Needs | ||
| Module Team: | Rebecca James | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100456 - childhood studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to:
• Understand and apply classical and contemporary learning theory concepts to practice building on existing knowledge and understanding of educational entitlement and provision.
• Analyse factors that influence the educational progress of children and young people
• Critically evaluate and apply up to date research; demonstrating an understanding of the methods used and the implications of the results for their practice
• Explore theories of leadership, management and change and apply these to practice
Content Summary
Learning theory
Factors that affect the child’s learning experience and achievement.
Political and governmental issues influencing educational provision within Wales. The Learning Country (WAG (2004))
International Perspectives
Traditional and Constructivist educational environments
Learning in context.
Successful Futures Donaldson Report
Sutton Report
Research methodology
Management, leadership and change management theory.
Assessment and evaluation of the children and young people’s learning.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 26 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and application of ideas related to learning theory and examine factors that impact on the learning environment for child/young people |
| LO2 | Critically appraise theories of leadership and management and demonstrate a sound knowledge of the factors that influence and drive forward change in a child or young person’s setting |
| LO3 | Critically analyse the evidence and the strategies required to promote, implement and evaluate effective service delivery within education |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Exploration of one of two journal articles and the theoretical implementation of their research findings to practice | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | 1-hour online test to examine understanding of research design and methodology relating to the selected research study | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |