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and Methods of Teachin
one long or three
short pieces of written work on a topic or topics approved
by the Institute of Education.
Foundation
Ootions
or Curriculum Options
one long or
three short pieces of written work on either a Foundation
or Curriculum Option
by the student.
the choice of option to be decided
From 1983-85 the scheme of examination for students following the Alternative
Course became
Scheme of examination_ for Sjtudents following the altern-
ative course
A Report of
12,000
14,000 words
which should give
evidence overall of (i) ability to develop an educational
argument;
ability to
make
connections
between
educational theory, principles and methods of a teaching
subject,
reflecting
and
educational
study
of
school and classroom
educational
perspectives
issues
in
both
depth and breadth.
A Project of approximately 6,000 words (or the equivalent
on a topic approved
with linked educational rationale)
by tutors,
which
should normally be constituted by (i)
an
an
account
account
of
piece
of classroom teaching;
of an educational undertaking
a school journey,
field
study
a
etc;
project involving use
or
(iii) a creative
or
for example,
of museums,
project
for
example
construction of a piece of educational equipment
video
drama
dance
art work
a collection
of
the
candidate's own poetry or short stories.
For all PGCE students beginning their
initial training in 1985-86
the Examinationinthe Theoretical Element will be as follows:
Students
will be examined on
the basis
of course work
which gives evidence of the student's ability to:
(i) develop an educational argument reflecting on experience
gained and observations made throughout the year;
(ii) make
connections
between
educational
theory and
the principles and methods of teaching;
make
connections
between
practical
issues
concerning
the
education*
classroom
theory
the
and
school
and wider society.
The course
work submitted for examination by candidates
shall consist of: -
(i) written work,
of
between
6,000
and 10,000 words
focusing on the
education
component of the course
and