Micro teach for 15 mins (filmed) (assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 & 3 and weighted at 30%)

Reflective essay (3,000 words) of micro teach experience and experience of being in education (assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4 and weighted at 70%)

Sociology of education module Indicative Content: On this module students will gain knowledge and understanding of sociological concerns of the education system and educating practice. Students will look at a range of sociological perspectives on education in order to critically reflect on their experiences of being in education and also of being an educator. The module will explore theory and practice of education delivery approaches that enhance learning. Students will gain skills in delivering sociological material to facilitate learning and knowledge.

The sessions will be delivered via a series of workshops that comprise of mini lectures, group discussions, case studies and micro-teaches. Students will deliver a micro-teach session based on a sociological topic relating to education. Micro-teaches will be filmed so that external examiners and colleagues can moderate the module assessment.

Filming equipment from the media centre
A teaching room with powerpoint / projector / flip chart

Ball S (2003) The Routledge Falmer reader in sociology of education. Routledge Falmer
Burke PJ (2012) The Right to Higher Education. Routledge Ltd
Jarvis P (2012) The Sociology of Adult & Continuing Education. Routledge Ltd

1. COMMUNICATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS OF EDUCATION
[Knowledge and Understanding]

2. APPLY APPROACHES TO LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE IMPARTATION
[Application; Communication]

3. CRITICALLY ANALYSIS AND REFLECT UPON EXPERIENCES IN EDUCATION AND WHEN BEING AN EDUCATOR
[Analysis; Reflection]

4. UNDERSTAND AND APPLY PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL INCLUSION WITHIN EDUCATION
[Knowledge and Understanding; Application]