1st Edition

Placements and Work-based Learning in Education Studies An introduction for students

Edited By Jim Hordern, Catherine Simon Copyright 2017
150 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

150 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

150 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Written specifically for education studies students, this accessible text offers a clear introduction to placements and work-based learning, providing an insight into work in schools and education settings. Including case studies to illustrate the diversity of placements and workplace opportunities, it explores the theory and practice of working in educational contexts and supports students as... Read more

Section A: Planning for placements and work-based learning in Education Studies  1. Overview of placement and work-based learning in Education Studies  2. The context of placement and work-based learning  3. The nature of work-based learning on placement  4. Preparing for your placement  5. Assessments and integrating your learning with the rest of your studies  Section B: Placements and work-based learning in context  6. Placements in schools on a core module  7. Placements in cultural settings for Education students  8. Learning on field trips and study visits  9. Working with students with SpLD / Dyslexia on placement  10. Learning from placements: the international dimension  11. Youth and community work placements  12. Placements and work-based learning in Early Years settings

Biography

Jim Hordern is Senior Lecturer in Education Studies at Bath Spa University, UK.

Catherine A. Simon is Programme Leader in Education Studies and Award Leader for the Education Specialised Award at Bath Spa University, UK.