BA (Hons) Primary Education at Plymouth Marjon University

BA (Hons) Primary Education is for students who are interested in the world of young people, how they learn and how education systems support their development. The course offers the opportunity to critically examine and question current education systems (nationally and internationally), their historical roots and the profound effect that culture and society have on the lives of young people. It also enables you to develop knowledge of the broad and complex issues that children face and how educators support them in their learning.

Faculty: Education, Communities & Children  |  Duration: Three years full-time or up to six years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Educational themes and concepts, Creative & inclusive practice, Schools & learning environments, Child development, Children's literature and drama, Engaging with practice. 2nd Year: Critical enquiry into primary mathematics, Learning in the outdoors, Education and sustainability, Ideas, theories and paradigms, Learning & teaching, Experiential placement, Educational research. 3rd Year: Professional learning in context, Personal philosophy of education, Quality & leadership in education, Supporting children & young people, Education project.

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