PED5571 - PE, ICT and History

Objectives:

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

1 Demonstrate a understanding of: the complexity of the interaction between learning and contexts, and the range of ways in which participants (including learners and teachers) can influence the learning process.
2 Select a range of relevant primary and secondary sources, including theoretical and research-based evidence, to extend their knowledge and understanding.
3 Demonstrate ability to use their knowledge and understanding to locate and justify a personal position in relation to a subject.
4 Demonstrate organisation and articulate opinions and arguments in speech and writing using relevant specialist vocabulary.

Content:

Demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches and methods in the teaching of PE, ICT and History. To debate current issues with regard to PE, ICT and History. To explore, interrogate and critically evaluate a range of research in relation to the teaching and learning of PE, ICT and History in the Primary School.

Physical education as part of the Primary Curriculum. The value and health benefits related to the teaching of PE, health and bodily awareness, stages of movement and growth, exploring current initiatives associated with healthy lifestyles. Links will be used to the use of ICT in PE.

The nature of music. Music as part of the Primary Curriculum. The benefits related to the teaching of Music. Exploration and evaluation of current initiatives associated with the teaching of Music. Links will be made to other curriculum areas where relevant and to the use of ICT in teaching music.

The nature of history and how this relates to the teaching of pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage and the primary curriculum. Pedagogy for teaching history including an evaluation of the use of artefacts, stories, visual sources, oral, etc. Some reference will be made to the use of role play, local fieldwork, museum visits, archaeology etc. Links will be made to other curriculum areas where relevant and to the use of ICT in teaching history. The inclusive nature of history teaching will be promoted throughout.

An understanding of the pedagogy of ICT in the Early Years with a view to supporting the teacher in considering how the special nature of ICT can be used in teaching to develop children’s learning.

This module will address the following 2012 Teaching Standards:
2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils;
3. Demonstrate good subject knowledge; and
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures, workshop groups including use of guest speakers, visits and Independant Study: Preparation for sessions and follow up, indepedant reading, e-learning via Moodle.

History
Contact hours 18

PE
Contact hours: 12
ICT
Contact hours: 12

Guided Independant Study
Hours: 158
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