College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Education
BA Education ED1804
Education and Work 1
Assessment Block Guide 2022-
2023
Assessment Block Leader:
Donna-Marie Holder
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Assessment Block Information
THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE READ ALONGSIDE STUDY BLOCK GUIDES FOR THE
FOLLOWING STUDY BLOCKS:
ED1708 Educational Work Placements 1
ED1706 Issues and Perspectives in Education
ED1705 Education and Society
Assessment Block Leader
Name: Donna-Marie Holder
Email: donna-marie.holder2@brunel.ac.uk
Tel.: 01895 267 857
Office: Gaskell 069
Sessions for this Assessment Block are scheduled into the timetable for ED1708. All questions and
queries can be answered during these sessions.
University Regulations
This assessment block guide must be read in conjunction with the University Handbook for your
Programme: https://intra.brunel.ac.uk/cbass/Pages/Handbook.aspx#/
Timetable
This can be found at: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/administration/timetabling
Brightspace
This Assessment Block will be supported by material for the relevant Study Blocks which can be
found on Brightspace. All relevant information will be posted here, and you should check this and
your email regularly for any messages.
Assessment Feedback
You will normally receive feedback on your assessment within 15 working days.
Plagiarism, Collusion or Cheating
Any coursework or examined submission for assessment where plagiarism, collusion or any form of
cheating is suspected will be dealt with according to the University processes which are detailed in
Senate Regulation 6. You can access information about plagiarism here. The University regulations
on plagiarism apply to published as well as unpublished work, collusion, and the plagiarism of the
work of other students. Please ensure that you fully understand what constitutes plagiarism before
you submit your work.
Assessment Block Overview
This Assessment Block will draw on your learning from the following Study Blocks:
ED1708 Educational Work Placements 1
ED1706 Issues and Perspectives in Education
ED1705 Education and Society
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Learning Outcomes
This Assessment Block will require you to address the following Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge
1. Understanding of how education impacts upon formal and informal work-based contexts.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the synergies and conflicts between academic life and the
world of work
3. The ability both to absorb fresh understanding and apply knowledge to solve educational
problems in a work-based environment, undertaken both autonomously and as part of a
team.
4. An understanding of Reflective Practice
5. Demonstrate understanding of historical and sociological perspectives of education.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of professional and organisational boundaries, relating these
to different professional cultures, values, working practices, service delivery, legislative
frameworks, and wider social expectations.
Cognitive
1. Critically assess the importance of education and ED&I in the workplace.
2. Reflect on how academic education, skills and abilities apply in a practical context, and how
experience gained on a work-based placement can impact on future career possibilities and
plans.
3. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to articulate and question views about the role of
education in society.
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyse and reflect upon issues of multiple accountability and
complexity.
Skills
1. Demonstrate skills necessary in the workplace, which include: professional behaviour, self
motivation, initiative, problem-solving, negotiation, verbal and written communication,
leadership, time management, prioritisation of tasks and meeting deadlines.
2. Develop good communication and personal relationships with people in a work team and at
all levels within an organisation.
3. Research and IT skills.
4. Communicate a range of views and ideas effectively, offering reasoned arguments supported
by literature and evidence.
Reading Lists and Resources
The reading list and resources for the study block are on Brightspace:
https://brightspace.brunel.ac.uk/d2l/le/lessons/10610/topics/529977
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Assessment details
ASSESSMENT
NUMBER
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS WHICH
ENABLE STUDENT TO DEMONSTRATE THE
LEARNING OUTCOMES
WEIGHTING
Part 1
(Administrative
submission)
Completed copies of BOTH:
Placement Health and Safety Form; and
Placement Risk Analysis
PASS/FAIL
Part 2
TASK:
Drawing on the themes of Equality, Diversity,
Inclusion (ED&I) and Equity discussed across the
placement Study Block (ED1708), Issues and
Perspectives in Education (ED1706), and Education
and Society (ED1705) submit 5 reflective journal
entries based on your work placement experience
(equivalent to 2500 words).
You must also upload a copy of your placement
confirmation letter/ email, confirming completion of
the 72-hour requirement.
100%
You must complete both parts of this
assessment by the deadlines, to pass this
block.
Submission Date:
Part 1 of the Assessment Block is due (BEFORE YOU COMMENCE YOUR PLACEMENT)
Tuesday 31st January 2023
Part 2 of the Assessment Block is due: Wednesday 17th May 2023 by 12 noon.
Assessment Criteria
1. Demonstrate an understanding of theories and concepts related to equality, diversity,
inclusion, equity and education and society
2. Demonstrate an ability to apply theories and concepts related to the study of education and
society
3. Demonstrate an ability to critically appraise literature, policy, and debates in the context of
education and society, specifically as they relate to equality, diversity, inclusion, and equity.
4. Communicate views and ideas effectively, offering reasoned arguments supported by
evidence
5. Demonstrate independence, self-motivation, and organisation skills.
6. Work effectively within the set word limit for the assessment task
