Social Contexts of Learning (D)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4101 | Education | 4 | 30 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EDUC4101
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
In this module, students discover the various digital technologies enabling people to learn together in pairs, teams or even larger communities. Particularly, the module will cover theories of social learning and apply them to the design of digital technology currently available for social learning.
Target Students
Only available for MA Education flexible and MA Digital Teaching and Learning (online) students.
Classes
This module is delivered digitally, with tutorial support included.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 6,000 words or equivalent.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The aims of the module are:to offer a context for students in which they can explore and discuss relevant theorieson social learninggiving a hands-on experience to different types of digital technology supporting social learningallowing space to critically discuss how educational theories for social learningcan be applied to current digital technologyenabling students to compare competing theories by closer inspection of theirrespective empirical evidenceLearning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the module, participants will have gained
● a broad grasp of a number of theories relating to the social dimension of teaching and learning
● an understanding of various ways in which digital technology can support educational practice through social communication
● an appreciation of social and political constraints as they apply to the implementation of new learning technologies.
Intellectual Skills
On completion of the module, participants will have gained
● a critical appreciation of how theories of social communication guide the development of digital technology for educational practice
● improved expertise in critical reading of academic and professional literatures
● the ability to synthesise complex material from disparate sources.
Professional Practical Skills
On completion of the module, participants will have gained
● expertise in the selection of digital technologies to support social practices of learning
● improved ability to apply research evidence to professional practice.
Transferable (key) Skills
On completion of the module, participants will have gained:
● the ability to critically reflect on personal development as a practitioner
● the ability to read, analyse and synthesize professional literature
● inquiry based skills including analysis of data.