What are lessons like in this subject?
The Education V level qualification鈥痠s graded A*-E, in line with A levels,鈥痑nd is ideal for students who prefer a balance of examinations (40%) with coursework or controlled assessments (60%). This qualification has a strong focus on careers and occupational standards.鈥�听
Throughout the course, a variety of dynamic teaching methods are used to support鈥痵tudents鈥欌�痥nowledge and understanding of education. Lessons explore how people learn, the role of educators, and how different environments shape development. Students engage in discussions, research鈥痶asks鈥痑nd real-life case studies to apply their knowledge to practical situations.鈥�听
Due to the nature of the subject, lessons often include collaborative work, reflection on real educational settings and exploration of current issues in education.听Students may also have opportunities to鈥痮bserve鈥痯ractice, analyse case鈥痵tudies鈥痑nd hear from professionals working in education and childcare.鈥�听
What will I study?
- Exploring how people learn and develop across different life stages.鈥�听
- Understanding key theories of learning,鈥痙evelopment鈥痑nd behaviour.鈥�听
- Investigating the role of teachers, support鈥痵taff鈥痑nd wider professionals.鈥�听
- Examining different educational settings, including schools and early years environments.鈥�听
- Understanding inclusion,鈥痙iversity鈥痑nd safeguarding in education.鈥�听
- Analysing factors that influence learning, such as听environment,鈥痗ulture鈥痑nd policy.鈥�听
- Applying knowledge to real-life scenarios and case studies.鈥�听
