2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC3970 Issues and Ethics in Professional Practice
20 creditsClass Size: 15
Module manager: Anita Collins
Email: a.f.collins@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Completion of FD Learning and Teaching or equivalentModule replaces
Ethics and Professional Practice in Teaching and LearningLLLC3940This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The purpose of the module is to provide students with a critical appreciation of:- social and political issues influencing the development of a personal and professional educational philosophy;
- the implications of these issues for professional practice at both the personal and institutional level.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Explore ethical principles and dilemmas in educational settings,
2. Identify a range of alternative models of learning & teaching, reflecting different philosophies of education;
3. Debate and critique professional codes of practice;
4.Consider equality and diversity issues and implications for practice;
5. Compare cultural practices in the perception and provision of education.
Skills outcomes
Flexibility in appreciating a range of perspectives, evaluation of different viewpoints, decision-making and prioritising, research skills.
Syllabus
The content will cover such areas as:
Developing philosophical and ethical understandings of the learning context and the frameworks that guide professional procedures and practices; exploring diversity in education at local and international levels; examining approaches to promoting equality and recognising diversity in the organisation and delivery of the curriculum. Exploring alternative models of education
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 0.50 | 1.00 |
Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Students will be expected to actively participate in sessions to explore issues in relation to their current educational context and promote the development of their own learning and teaching philosophy. Students will also be required to undertake follow-up research in relation to the topics covered.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via student engagement in each taught session and via the tutorials for the assignments. Access to tutors is also available via email.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 2,500 words | 50.00 |
Presentation | 2,500 word equivalent | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 22/05/2019
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