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Module Title
LH Introduction to Teaching Biosciences in Schools with Evidence-Based Literature Review
School
School of Bioscience
Department
School of Biosciences
Module Code
03 36115
Module Lead
Julia Lodge
Level
Honours Level
Credits
40
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Contact Hours
Lecture-7 hours
Seminar-8 hours
Tutorial-7 hours
Project supervision-10 hours
Work based learning-21 hours
Guided independent study-347 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description
The first semester component of this module is an evidence-based literature review and critical analysis on an area of Biosciences of interest to you. In addition to the review you will be asked to write a section where you consider how this area is/could be taught in Schools. The second semester component is structured around a School placement. 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 complete a Literature Review on an area of the Biosciences • 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.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Module, students should be able to:
Collect, organise and synthesise and critically analyse a large body of information from a range of relevant sources and present their findings in a structured written report
Develop an E portfolio which is contemporaneous and provides evidence for the development of the Literature Review
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
Show an understanding of the Ethical issues related to working in Schools
Assessment
36115-08 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
Literature review and Critical Analysis (4000 words) (40%)
E portfolio (10%)
Oral Presentation (10%)
Assessment of placement (5%)
Written Report on School Placement 4000 (35%)
Method of Reassessment:
If the module as a whole is failed students will resubmit any and all of the following elements that have a mark below 40%: Literature review and Critical Analysis; Written Report on School Placement; Oral Presentation. The resit mark will be based solely on the resubmitted elements.
