PED4462 - Introduction to the Early Years Curriculum (3-7) 2

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate subject and EYFS/primary curriculum knowledge of English, Mathematics, Science/Computing and Physical Education;
Understand fundamental principles of practice and pedagogy specific to EYFS;
Reflect on planning, teaching and assessing individual lessons or learning activities, demonstrating understanding of how this may be applied effectively in EYFS or Key Stage 1 contexts;
Evaluate episodes of own and others' teaching in the areas studied and in relation to professional standards;
Identify potential barriers to learning and begin to understand how these factors might be addressed;
Understand theoretical principles of learning in each of the subject areas studied.

Content:

This module enables students to develop knowledge of the prime and core areas of Communication and Language, Literacy, Mathematics in the EYFS Framework (2012) and National Curriculum (2014). Students will also develop knowledge of science, and computing and physical education curriculum areas.

The module will develop knowledge and understanding of the professional documentation associated with teaching these subject areas in EYFS and KS1. Students will examine key outcomes for pupils in each subject area and evaluate pedagogical approaches and common teaching resources.

A range of models of planning, assessment and organisation of learning in a Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 setting will be demonstrated and explored so that students can begin to make links between theory and practice.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module is taught through a variety of lectures, practical and engaging workshops, creating resource and display opportunities and group presentations, with an emphasis on learning from skilled experienced teachers and our peers.

Students will also attend tutorials and complete a range of directed tasks, some individual and some group, all of which run alongside a focused placement in school.

Subject specific lectures
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Subject specific workshops/tutorials
Hours: 40
Intended Group Size: 40

Guided independent study
Hours: 130

Further details relating to assessment
The portfolio will include reflective and evaluative logs from school focus day visits on children's learning in English, maths, science and physical education.

These logs will be shared with peers and tutors as formative assessment opportunities throughout the module.

Ongoing subject knowledge audits for English and maths will be used to self and peer assess.

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 (DfE, 2012):

3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Paul Rees
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2Q4S2Q

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