SOEE3520 Geology into Schools
10 Credits Class Size: 25
Module manager: Phil Murphy
Email: p.murphy@see.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2010/11
Mutually Exclusive
Module replaces
EARS3400
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
1. demonstrate an understanding of the academic standards embedded in geology syllabuses in Secondary Education;
2. apply the understanding from (1) to the processes of learning and teaching in the Secondary School environment;
3. design and deliver a geological project to secondary school pupils appropriate to the specifications of the school syllabus;
4. demonstrate the ability to work in collaboration with teaching staff in secondary education;
5. critically reflect on the effectiveness of teaching methods employed;
6. evaluate a project in terms of the pupil response.
Syllabus
This module provides an opportunity for level 3 students to apply their geological background creatively to teaching secondary school pupils. The benefits to the students are first hand experience of the secondary school environment including experience of curricula, delivery techniques and collaboration with experienced teaching staff. The module facilitates original and enthusiastic approaches to delivery coupled with the opportunity to raise the profile of the earth sciences. Benefits to the school include help with teaching, development and enrichment of curricula.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Supervision |
8 |
1 |
8 |
| Teaching/Classroom Assisting |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Lecture |
10 |
1 |
10 |
| Private study hours |
62 |
| Total Contact hours |
38 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
100 |
Private study
Preparation for teaching: 30 hours;
Preparation of personal log: 32 hours;
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular meetings, (4 x 1 hour) with teaching mentor in School;
Regular meetings, (4 x 1 hour) with academic mentor at university.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Reflective log |
Reflective log book |
85 |
| In-course Assessment |
Evaluation by teachers and academic staff |
15 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 29/03/2011
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