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HEQMP 9/3/2 BA (Hons) Education and Training PPRROOGGRRAAMMMMEE GGUUIIDDEE 22001177//1188 HEQMP 9/3/2 Table of Contents Page Number General Information 1 Welcome from the Head of Department 2 Programme Team Pen Portraits 3 Programme Team and Support Staff Contact Details 4 External Examiner Details 4 Programme Details 5 Academic Calendar 6 History of Programme 8 Attendance Requirements 8 Opportunities Available on Completion 8 Programme Awarding Body 8 Programme Learning Outcomes 9 Programme Specification 18 Module Specifications 27 Student Support and Guidance 86 Safeguarding and Prevent 87 Induction Arrangements 87 Personal Learning Coaches (PLC’s) 87 Academic Study Support Tutor 88 Programme Study Skills 88 Careers Advice and Guidance 89 Counselling and Student Welfare 90 Support for Disabled Students 90 Financial Advice and Support 91 Opportunities for Personal Development Planning 91 Opportunities and Support for Studying Abroad (if 92 applicable) Tutorial Support for non-Individual Project Assignments 92 Facilities and Services 93 Library Resources 94 Technical Support 95 Catering Services 95 Assessment and Progression Regulations 96 Dissertations and Projects Support and Guidance 104 Supervisory Support 105 Individual Research 105 Student Responsibilities 105 Attendance 105 1 BA (Hons) Education and Training – Module Specification – Final Draft Doc – Mar 2017 HEQMP 9/3/2 Page Number Tutorial Support and Formative Feedback on your 106 Individual Project Assessment Feedback 106 Determination of Results 107 Assessment Weightings 108 Communication of Results 108 Classification Criteria 108 Role of the Assessment Boards and External Examiner 109 Policies and Regulations 110 Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement 111 Data Protection 111 Health and Safety 112 Student Participation and Evaluation 113 Student Feedback and its Utilisation 114 Student Representation 114 Registered Student Organisations 114 Student Voice and Programme Evaluation 115 Teaching, Learning and Assessment 116 Feedback and Assessment 117 Referencing 117 How and Where to Submit Completed Assignments 118 Extensions 118 Presentation of Written Work 119 Mitigating/Extenuating Circumstances 120 Academic Misconduct 121 Academic Appeals 122 Complaints Procedure 122 The Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) 122 Cancelled Classes 123 2 BA (Hons) Education and Training – Module Specification – Final Draft Doc – Mar 2017 HEQMP 9/3/2 General Information 1 BA (Hons) Education and Training – Module Specification – Final Draft Doc – Mar 2017 HEQMP 9/3/2 Welcome from the Head of Department You are now a student on the Education and Training Programme and we are delighted to welcome you to your course and to the School of Education and Supported Learning. Your course has been designed to be: A valuable award for those seeking employment and advancement with many local and national employers. A set of integrated modules that will enable you to gain a thorough understanding of your specialist chosen area of study. Clearly aligned theory to vocational practice to enable you to experience a fully rounded study of your chosen occupational area. Embarking upon a course in higher education can be an anxious and exciting time. Initially you will find yourself being presented with a lot of information about your course and the College. It is normal that there may be some confusion, but you do not need to panic. Whatever your concerns may be, there are many members of staff here at the College who can help and will be happy to answer any queries that you may have. Within this course guide there are contact details of key staff that can help you, whether it is to do with the course or any area of support. The rest of this guide contains some really useful information that will help you throughout your course. And don’t forget if you have any questions then do not hesitate to contact myself, your course leader or any member of the course team. You will also be provided with The Higher Education Student Handbook that contains a set of really useful general information on the College, so please do keep this to hand throughout your studies. Every higher education course at the College is appointed an external examiner to support the course and help assure our quality standards. Dawne Bell is the External Examiner for your course. Their annual report on your course will be shared and discussed with you as part of your induction programme and will give you a real feel for your programme. Our priority is to give you the best possible learning experience to help you to realise your goals and aspirations. We want you to enjoy your course and complete it successfully. I wish you every success in your studies and I am sure you will enjoy being a student in the School of Education and Supported Learning Kind regards Alyson Shields Head of School E-Mail [email protected] Tel: 0191 375 4997 2 BA (Hons) Education and Training – Module Specification – Final Draft Doc – Mar 2017 HEQMP 9/3/2 Programme Team Pen Portraits Amanda Naisbett Programme Leader - BA (Hons) Education & Training Programme Lecturer in Education Dissertation supervisor– BA (Hons) Education & Training course Amanda Naisbett – (MA History, University of Teesside, and National Professional Qualification for Head Teachers (NPQH)) has enjoyed a successful career in Education since 1980 when she obtained her PGCE at Durham University and has undertaken a variety of roles (i.e. Classroom Teacher, SENCo, Head of Department, Head of Year, Head of Faculty, Assistant Head, Head of Centre) in a variety of educational settings. Prior to being appointed as Lecturer in Education at New College Durham in 2015, her main role was as a Local Authority Adviser and Consultant, working with primary, secondary and special schools to consistently and systematically raise standards of attainment. Formerly an Associate Tutor at Oxford Brookes University, her research interests lie in the education of more able and talented/gifted and talented learners and she has written a number of articles and papers in this particular area. Amanda also teaches on the Pg/Cert Ed Programmes and the FdA in Supporting Teaching and Learning. Chris Howe Lecturer in Education Dissertation Supervisor– BA (Hons) Education & Training course Chris Howe – (MA Film and Cultural Studies, Sunderland University) was an Associate Lecturer on Media and Cultural Studies degree programmes at Sunderland University for 5 years before joining New College Durham in 2011. He has previously managed the Education and Access to HE Programmes at the College and teaches on the PGCE/Cert Ed Programmes and the BA in Education Studies. Chris continues to develop his own knowledge through observing teaching and learning in a myriad of different settings, and uses this information to further develop his own practice and that of the team 3 BA (Hons) Education and Training – Module Specification – Final Draft Doc – Mar 2017 HEQMP 9/3/2 Kaye Horner Curriculum Manager and Lecturer in Education Dissertation Supervisor – BA (Hons) Education & Training course Kaye Horner – (L7 Post Grad Certificate in General Education, University of Huddersfield, BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management and Related Services) has worked extensively in leading and managing in the Education Sector. Before joining New College Durham in 2011, Kaye worked at Bishop Auckland College as Head of School for Sport and Public Services then Head of Learning Support, Inclusion and Equality and Diversity. Since coming to New College Durham she has worked as Curriculum Manager for Additional Learning Support, whilst teaching on Foundation programmes and integrating RARPA into the curriculum. She has worked on cross county initiatives to implement the new SEND reforms following the introduction of the Code of Practice. She has developed training packages for College staff that develop their skills in identifying and supporting students with SEND to ensure best endeavour is met. Kaye is currently carrying out observations of teaching for the Professional Graduate Qualification/Certificate of Education and using examples of best practice to develop her own, and others teaching practice. Programme Team and Support Staff Contact Details Amanda Naisbett 0191 375 4216 [email protected] Christopher Howe 0191 375 4316 [email protected] Kaye Horner 0191 375 4386 [email protected] External Examiner Details Dawne Bell Assistant Head of Secondary Education (Teaching, Learning & Assessment and Student Experience) The Faculty of Education Edge Hill University 4 BA (Hons) Education and Training – Module Specification – Final Draft Doc – Mar 2017 HEQMP 9/3/2 Programme Details 5 BA (Hons) Education and Training – Module Specification – Final Draft Doc – Mar 2017 HEQMP 9/3/2 Academic Calendar Week No Module Studied Assignment Deadlines Semester 1 Introduction to the course Expectations at Level 6 06/09/17 1 Enrolment Research Methods 13/09/17 2 Library Induction 20/09/17 3 Research Methods 27/09/17 4 Behaviour for Learning 04/10/17 5 Behaviour for Learning 11/10/17 6 Individual Study Tutorial 18/10/17 7 Behaviour for Learning 25/10/17 Reading Week 01/11/17 8 Behaviour for Learning 08/11/17 9 Behaviour for Learning 15/11/17 10 Assessment for Learning 22/11/17 11 Assessment for Learning Behaviour for Learning 29/11/17 12 Assessment for Learning 06/12/17 13 Assessment for Learning 13/12/17 14 Assessment for Learning 20/12/17 15 Individual Study Tutorial 27/12/17