Bachelor of Education Honours in Childhood Education

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Demonstrate familiarity with major lines of debate in the broad field of education.
• Provide well-founded interpretations of literature in the area of study.
• Provide succinct and accurate syntheses of written material.
• Locate particular studies in a relevant and coherent theoretical framework.
• Use specialist and applied knowledge appropriately in an area of educational study or practice.
• Show sensitivity for and understanding of the relative and contextual nature of thought and knowledge.
• Interpret knowledge as a source of meaning and as a guide to reflection, choice, and action.
• Grasp the dialectical relationship between theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the variety of educational contexts in which knowledge might apply.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Understand the principles and concepts underpinning the field of study and its boundaries and limitations.
• Analyse educational situations to identify problems.
• Assess the weight of various kinds of evidence for claims and theories in education.
• Justify conclusions with appropriate argument or evidence in theorising about education.
• Identify and solve educational problems using critical and creative thinking.
• Display intellectual independence and analytical skill in developing systematic arguments.
• Make sound theoretical judgments and evaluations based on evidence.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Complete papers, major assignments, and/or project reports demonstrating knowledge of different research approaches and methodology.
• Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate educational information from primary and secondary sources.
• Use appropriate resources, including information and communications technology, for academic work.
• Plan and conduct an elementary piece of research using basic research techniques.
• Communicate research results accurately and reliably through written reports and oral presentations.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of different research approaches in the field of education.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Interpret educational principles and concepts flexibly in various institutional contexts.
• Participate effectively in debates within the relevant area of education.
• Interact productively within a learning or professional community.
• Stimulate and encourage others to engage in disciplined thinking about education.
• Communicate effectively with academic and professional colleagues.
• Collaborate with others to address educational problems.
• Demonstrate openness towards the views of others and facilitate discussions in a perceptive, sensitive, and thought-provoking manner.
• Balance rights and responsibilities, constructive criticism and commitment to service in the educational environment.
• Demonstrate contextualized educational leadership skills.
• Communicate effectively from a leadership position within the education profession.
• Foster recognition of educational rights and priorities in the context of educational leadership.

Integrated Assessment:

• Conducted in an integrated manner with both summative and formative assessment tasks.
• Assess competence in module outcomes and exit level outcomes.
• Research dissertation is assessed to evaluate the student's research capabilities.