PED4322 - English, Maths and Science

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Develop and demonstrate subject and primary curriculum knowledge of English, Mathematics and Science, including knowledge of progression in systematic synthetic phonics;
Identify possible barriers to learning and identify how these factors might be addressed through planning, teaching and assessment;
Reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to Teaching and Learning and explain how these may be applied in school contexts;
Model effective teaching in collaboration with others;
Demonstrate skills in numeracy to the standard required by the National Curriculum.

Content:

This module establishes students’ subject knowledge of teaching English (in particular reference to the teaching of systematic synthetic phonics) and teaching mathematics (multiplication, division, fractions and decimals) and science (scientific enquiry within a range of scientific contexts).
All elements of this module are focussed on subject and curriculum knowledge, however students will be introduced to practices of planning and techniques for assessment as part of the module.
Subject knowledge and understanding will underpin students’ capacity to plan, teach and carry out assessments for formative purposes in the Later Years as per relevant national frameworks and structures.
Content is also informed through liaison with school partners and evaluation of a range of school policies and practices.
Curriculum content is informed by the Primary National Curriculum and will require students to engage with materials from the age-phase below (KS1).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-primary-curriculum

Learning and Teaching Information:

Taught sessions will include a variety of approaches to promote active and collaborative learning, incorporating integrative assessments and collaborative group work. Learning will be supported by the University’s VLE (Moodle) by resources packs, and through subject related classroom resources. Teaching methods will model the connectionist approach to learning and will require students to build on knowledge and skills gained in semester one. Students are required to model professional practices as part of their overall assessment.

English: lectures, workshops, tutorials
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Up to 40

Mathematics: lectures, workshops, tutorials
Hours: 20
Intended group size: Up to 40

Science: lectures, workshops, tutorials

Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Up to 40

Guided independent study
Hours: 140

Further details relating to assessment
This module is exempt from condonement of marginal failure as a pass is required in order to demonstrate subject knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas around professional practice and pedagogy that are essential in order to demonstrate preparedness for School Based Training and in line with the requirement to meet the Teacher's Standards.

Other relevant matters
This module will introduce students to the level of subject, pedagogical and curriculum knowledge needed to provide evidence towards the following Teachers’ Standards effective from 1st September, 2012:
2 Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils
3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4 Planning and teaching well-structured lessons
6 Make accurate and productive use of assessment
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301107/Teachers__Standards.pdf