ED2S070 - Creative Learning 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED2S070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Creative Learning | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Initial Teacher Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Ford | ||
| Module Team: | Philippa Watkins | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To apply creative approaches to learning and further develop knowledge on child development.
To extend and consolidate knowledge and understanding of how to plan for authentic and creative learning experiences.
To explore learning through play in an outdoor environment and how this benefits and supports children and young people’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
To further develop communication skills through synthesis of previous skills and knowledge in a range of creative approaches.
Content Summary
For example:
Sessions will provide opportunities to explore the importance of physical development and how this links to cognitive, social and emotional development and how positive relationships and resilience are important.
Sessions will provide opportunities to evaluate theories of outdoor experiences and how learning relates to physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.
Raising aspiration through creative approaches.
Content encourages students to implement communication and collaborative skills to find solutions to problems.
Explore the themes of:
- Role of the Arts
- Social Inclusion
- Arising achievement
- Exploration of leadership
- Place of partnerships
Sessions will explore the importance of creativity within education and cover the following key aspects::
- Questioning and challenging
- Making connections, seeing relationships
- Envisaging what might be
- Exploring ideas, keeping options open
- Reflecting critically on ideas, actions, outcomes
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 88 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and evaluate how creative approaches enhance learning in an alternative educational setting. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate how theoretical approaches underpin the practical application of creativity. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Poster Presentation 1 | Create a poster that reflects the application of authentic experiences to enhance learning (2,000 words equivalent). | 20 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Poster Presentation 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |