PED6434 - Enhancing the Primary Curriculum

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate secure curriculum knowledge and understanding of approaches to the National Curriculum, and of any national priorities in these areas;
Reflect systematically and critically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching and learning across curriculum areas, including application of knowledge gained from school-based training;
Critically evaluate the application of critical thinking skills, creativity of the child and creative approaches within the curriculum, and reflect on how these approaches promote good progress;
Recognise diversity within school contexts and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by this;
Justify a scholarly and professional perspective on educational practices, reflecting on and exemplifying from school-based learning.

Content:

Students will develop critical understanding of different curricular Models and design. They will critically evaluate alternative curriculum design models. Taking a creative and critical approach to curriculum design, students will consider cross-curricular elements and how this type of delivery can impact on pupil progress and engagement with learning in a variety of settings. Students will be expected to evaluate both practical and theoretical understandings of contemporary curriculum issues.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Taught sessions will include a variety of approaches to promote active and collaborative learning incorporating integrated assessments. Analysis of current practices in partner schools will inform the priorities for the content of this module. Students will be expected to engage with off-site sessions/field trips.

Workshops and seminars
Hours: 70
Intended Group Size: 40

Guided independent study
Hours: 330

Further details relating to assessment
The case study will incorporate an extended evaluation of one model of curriculum design.

Other relevant matters
This module will develop students' knowledge and understanding of subject, pedagogical and curriculum approaches needed to provide evidence towards the following Teachers' Standards (DfE, 2012):

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment
8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Assessment:

001 Synoptic Essay & Plan; 4,000 words; mid sem 1 50%
002 Case Study; 4,000 words; end of sem 2 50%
200 Synoptic Essay & Plan; 4,000 words; mid sem 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Melanie Moore
Level - 6
Credit Value - 40
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YLQ6YLQ

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