PED4452 - Introduction to the Early years Curriculum (3-7) 1

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 progression of pupils' learning in the subjects studied;
Reflect on resources and approaches to teaching and learning, demonstrating understanding of how these may be applied effectively in EYFS and Key Stage 1 contexts;
Produce and appraise, with peers, learning resources appropriate to the age-range studied;
Understand theoretical principles of learning in each of the subject areas studied.

Content:

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

The module will introduce students to essential 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 group debate focuses on English and maths subject areas. This provides an early assessment and feedback opportunity for students at Level 4.

The essay will focus on a subject area of choice from within the module. This provides opportunity for students to explore a chosen subject area in greater depth.

Other relevant matters
This module will introduce students to the relevant subject specific and age phase curriculum knowledge requirements of the Core Content Framework (2019) and will be developed at Level 5; so that by the end of the programme students can demonstrate they have met the following Teachers’ Standards (DfE, 2012):

3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Assessment:

001 Group debate; 2,000 word equiv.; mid-semester 1 50%
002 Essay; 2,000 words; end of semester 1 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - David Snowdon
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1Q4S1Q4S1Q4S1Q

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