BA (Hons) Education Studies Bachelor's degree at West London

Intended to equip you with the study skills needed to successfully progress onto level 4, the first year of undergraduate study. Tutor group sessions are an integral part of the module, where you will consolidate your learning and frame it in the context of your subject area. The module will focus on various aspects of study skills, such as those skills related to reading and writing, learning approaches, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, researching, referencing, plagiarism, legal

Will enable you to read critically, present an argument and distinguish between the quality and suitability of materials. It will prepare you to use and evaluate a range of evidence sources throughout your degree.

Explores global political issues around the general topic of inequality. The goal is to examine this topic from all sides in order to discover why inequality exists to such an enormous extent in the world. We will look at issues around trade, travel, gender, race and education, as well as historical factors, such as the transatlantic slave trade, postcolonialism and migration. The students will be expected to discuss and debate competing perspectives relating to global inequality, learning to re

Aims to give you foundation knowledge of the most prominent learning theories in the discipline of education. These theories underpin many educational policies, processes and practices. You will also gain an awareness of the importance of assessment in education and some of the tools educators might use for assessment in education. You will begin to recognise how different people learn and knowledge about who you are as a learner.

Aims to give you foundation knowledge of the most prominent learning theories in the discipline of education. These theories underpin many educational policies, processes and practices. You will also gain an awareness of the importance of assessment in education and some of the tools educators might use for assessment in education. You will begin to recognise how different people learn and knowledge about who you are as a learner.

Aims to give you foundation knowledge of the most prominent learning theories in the discipline of education. These theories underpin many educational policies, processes and practices. You will also gain an awareness of the importance of assessment in education and some of the tools educators might use for assessment in education. You will begin to recognise how different people learn and knowledge about who you are as a learner.

Designed to enable you to gain an understanding of how education and early years provision in the UK have developed since the 19th century. You will explore philosophical questions about the role of education and consider the aims/purpose of education. You will be introduced to key concepts such as marketisation, social mobility and meritocracy and explore ways in which inequalities related to race, class, gender and disability are reproduced within the education system.

Understanding inclusion and equality is integral to a successful study of education and professional practice. This module looks at key ideas and debates in inclusion and equality, examining factors contributing to inequalities in educational outcomes, including the areas of social class, special educational needs and disability (SEND). You will develop your understanding of barriers to equality in education and explore best practices in education settings through engaging with practically orien

Will enable you to critically reflect upon your own education values and how these serve as a reference point for your own practice. A sound knowledge and understanding of key learning theories and how they can be applied to practice in "real-world" settings is essential for professionals working in education and this module will give you the foundation blocks on which to build a broader theoretical knowledge.

Will critically appraise the concept of language awareness in education with a focus on the current debates in language teaching and learning. It will introduce you to the main theories of language development across the lifespan. You will gain a detailed understanding of current research evidence on bilingualism, second language learning, and foreign language learning in different contexts through guided examination of key texts. This module will provide you with practical, evidence-based strat

Child development is multifaceted. This module will provide you with knowledge of physical, cognitive, social, emotional and language development, and you will learn how these domains of development are interrelated. You will also learn about key milestones from early childhood to the end of adolescence. Crucially, you will develop an understanding of how to support children with different aspects of development and how to recognise when a child's development is not as expected. These are key sk

Focuses on the experience of the classroom from both teacher and pupil perspectives. Drawing upon the more theoretical approach of the other L4 core modules, this module extends your thinking to specific examples of the impact of learning theory and educational policy in a real-world context. An important part of this module will be your development of impactful learning practices not least because the classroom plays a key role in developing innovation and creativity, but also because it is key

Assessment is often regarded as a contentious issue in education. Given the crucial importance of assessment for teaching and learning, it is necessary to have an understanding of the different principles, theories and practices that underpin assessment. You will learn the purposes of assessment, the components of assessment and the role of feedback. You will demonstrate an awareness of the role of learning outcomes in the assessment practices and inclusive curriculum design.

Aims to explore how educational theories concepts, movements and philosophical thoughts impact pedagogy from early years to higher education. You will look at case studies and exemplars focusing on different pedagogic models and innovations from Western, eastern and postcolonial contexts and engage in formative dialogue synthesising these educational approaches and their philosophical underpinnings.

Explores educational goals, policies and practices around the world through a comparative lens. You will gain a critical understanding of the factors, such as poverty, globalisation, migration and conflict, that impact economic and social mobility, school enrolment, girls' education and access to quality education in different parts of the world. You will critically examine the colonial and postcolonial roots of comparative education and the distribution of power among the policy actors in the f

In this module you will develop the skills to explore and analyse a topic, evaluate the evidence-based information to identify a clinical practice gap and develop an action plan using research evidence to address the gap. This will form part of your dissertation/service improvement project.

This practice placement module aims to enable you to reflect upon and work towards career and personal goals. The module consists of theoretical and experiential components and allows examining and critically evaluating the relationship between educational concepts and theories, and their application in a relevant setting. You will be encouraged to explore theories of teaching, learning and assessment, educational policy, leadership and the safeguarding of children and young people.