ED2GCP-Global Citizenship in the Primary Classroom

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mr James Davies
Email: james.davies@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module will enable students to understand the nature of global citizenship education in the primary classroom by examining key themes, both nationally and from a wider global perspective, including climate change education. 

Aims:

• Explore debates in citizenship education on major contemporary issues nationally and globally.


• Develop critical reflection on education nationally and explore links with and impact on policy and practice.


• To be able to teach a range of citizenship topics, including climate change and human rights issues in a way that embodies good practice.


• To explore the concepts behind Fundamental British Values (FBV) and their relevance to society.


• Develop confidence in handling controversial issues in the classroom.


• Enable students to research aspects of education and global development of personal and/or professional importance.

Assessable learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Reflect critically and confidently on a range of contemporary debates, policies and issues concerning global citizenship education in the primary classroom.


• Identify connections between key concepts and National Curriculum objectives in KS1/2


• Plan a teaching resource to promote a cross-curricular approach to global citizenship with links to the National Curriculum.

Additional outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Explain the multidisciplinary nature of global citizenship and its interconnections with other areas of study such as education for sustainable development, fundamental British values, and early democracy.


• Be confident in approaching challenging discussions in the classroom


• Be able to study independently and collaboratively to assimilate knowledge


• Be able to structure workload effectively

Outline content:

• Introduction to Education for Global Citizenship: Definition, approaches, and issues


• Trends in globalisation/society that impact on SDG4 and Global Citizenship


• Education for global citizenship


• Education for Peace


• Fundamental British Values and how they relate to pupils and school communities


• Identifying links between key concepts and curriculum objectives in KS1/2


• Introduction to climate change


• Preparation to teach a range of citizenship topics, including climate change and human rights issues in a way that embodies good practice.


• Developing student confidence

Global context:

This module will focus on contemporary issues in global education, using theoretical and pedagogical principles which accommodate a global perspective. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

This module will be delivered in interactive sessions, which include lecturing, discussion and debate, blended learning through Blackboard and student-led presentations.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		30
Tutorials		1
Work-based learning		6
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)		125
Wider reading (directed)		10
Advance preparation for classes		5
Completion of formative assessment tasks		2
Essay preparation		20
Reflection		1
Total hours by term	0	200	0
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

A Written Assignment of 2,500 words

Submission: Week 30 spring term 2022- 2023

Formative assessment methods:

Formative assessment will be made through ongoing observation of the students’ engagement with and contribution to sessions. Formative feedback will be given throughout the module.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

40%

Reassessment arrangements:

Resubmission during the Summer resit period.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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Last updated: 13 February 2024