This module involves a placement in an educational setting which extends professional development by considering the particular communications skills required to work in an education team. The students will develop their practice in educational settings which should include developing the skills of planning and implementing activities for learners if in a direct educational role. It will enable practitioners to establish evidence of advanced practical skills and learning from work based activities. .

Students will engage in reflective analysis to enhance their own performance within the setting

Multi-media classroom resources, learning resource centre, internet and access to tutor. Work based setting placement.

Bush, T., (2011), Theories of Educational Leadership and Management, London, Sage.
Buchanan, D. and Huczynski, A. (2009) Organisational Behaviour. Sixth Edition. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall
Bush, T., Bell, L. and Middlewood, D. (2010) Leadership and Management. 2nd Edition. London: Sage
Bush, T. and Middlewood, D. (2013) Leading and Managing People in Education. London: Sage
Fanthome, C., (2004) Work Placements - a Survival Guide for Students, London, Palgrave/ Macmillan.
Hobart, C. and Frankel,J., (2009), A Practical Guide to Child Care and Education Placements, Cheltenham, Nelson Thornes
Coleman, M. and Earley, P. (2005) Leadership and Management in Education: Cultures, Change and Context
Gill, S. (2014) Journey to Outstanding: The three key leadership strategies for creating a truly outstanding school
Schedlitzki, D and Edwards, G (2014) Studying Leadership: Traditional and Critical Approaches. London: Sage
Stacy, M. (2009) Teamwork and Collaboration in the Early Years. London: Sage
Tripp, D., (1993), Critical Incidents in Teaching: Development of Professional Judgments
West, M. (2013) Effective Teamwork. Practical Lessons from Organizational Research. 3rd Edition. John Wiley and Sons: Oxford.

Summative Assessment
1. A reference obtained from setting (LO5)
(This assessment will be zero weighted, but candidates must acquire this in order to prove the placement was completed).

2. A reflective and analytical account of one or two initiatives/ activities/incidents observed in the placement which demonstrated a team working approach (3000 words, LO 1 – 3 75%)
3. A critical reflection of personal development in relation to aspects of chosen professional standards (1000 WORDS, LO 4 25%)

As part of the requirements of the module the reference is non compensatable.

This module may not be compensated and must achieve at least a pass grade to successfully complete the degree at either ordinary or honours level.

1. CRITICALLY EVALUATE NECESSARY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK AND INTER-PROFESSIONAL WORKING
(Analysis, Reflection)

2. APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING IN RELATION TO THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF A TEAM APPROACH IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING
(Application)

3. REFLECT ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES OF WORKING WITH OTHERS
(Learning, Reflection)

4. REFLECT ON YOUR PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE LEVEL EMPLOYMENT
(Reflection)

5. DEMONSTRATE THROUGH EVIDENCE, PRACTICAL COMPETENCE WHEN WORKING IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING
(Knowledge and Understanding)

The learning strategies will require students to commit 300 learning hours which will consist of contact time, placement attendance and independent study hours.   96 hours (or 16 school days)  will be placement attendance.   The student will achieve the learning outcomes of the module mainly through remote learning in the work place setting. The student will need to complete placement paperwork and identify a work place mentor (class teacher)and tutor support will be by e-mail or telephone.

This module involves a placement in an educational setting which extends professional development by considering the particular communications skills required to work in an education team. You will develop your practice in educational settings which should include developing the skills of planning and implementing activities for learners if in a direct educational role. It will enable practitioners to establish evidence of advanced practical skills and learning from work based activities. .

You will engage in reflective analysis to enhance your own performance within the setting