Course Details in 2019/20 Session

Module Title	LH Introduction to Teaching Biosciences in Schools
School	School of Bioscience
Department	School of Biosciences
Module Code	03 30945
Module Lead	Dr Julia Lodge
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This module, which is linked with the Undergraduate Ambassador Scheme (www.uas.ac.uk), will give final year undergraduate students a first-hand experience of science education by offering a teaching experience that provides key transferable skills and encourages undergraduates to consider a career in teaching. Students will be provided with initial input from the Department of Teacher Education Students will be linked with a local school where they will spend 3-4h per week for at least 7 weeks working closely with a teacher. Students will complete a special project negotiated with their School contact and University supervisor Students will be selected by interview for their commitment and suitability for working in schools. The module will be normally be taken with Evidence Based Literature Review 03 23991 in the first semester and these together will make up the project component of the final year.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Communicate aspects of the Biosciences to school pupils Establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers Plan, organise and prepare for their engagement in school Develop innovative and creative solutions to problems and challenges and critically review their implementation Present their work in a written report and oral presentation
Assessment	30945-01 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Oral Presentation (20%) Assessment by teacher (20%) Written Report 4000 words to include a literature survey, a description of the special project and a reflective report which includes an evaluation their own teaching session taking into account feedback from students and the teacher (60%)
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