Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

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

1 Identify the diversity of learners and the complexities of the education process.
2 Identify 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.
3 Identify and reflect on potential connections and discontinuities between each of the aspects of subject knowledge and their application in educational policies and contexts.
4 Use their knowledge and understanding critically to locate and justify a personal position in relation to the subject.

Content:

This module will consider the range of approaches schools are using to deliver the curriculum, such as subject teaching, cross curriculum teaching, skills and enquiry based learning. It will draw together pedagogical issues and current educational priorities to enable students to evaluate curriculum practice and reflect on the educational value of different approaches for designing learning experiences in schools. The module will equip students with the skills and knowledge to design and lead medium term planning for entering the work place as newly qualified teachers, as well as reflect on their own values on practice. Other influences on curriculum design such as diverse communities, inclusion, anti racism and new arrivals will be considered. The module will seek opportunities to draw on the expertise of school practitioners that have demonstrated curriculum innovation and engaged in initiatives that have impacted on school improvement. This module will address the following Teacher Standards for 2012: 2. Promote good progress and outcomes for learners; 3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge; and 5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.