SEDM2012 - Curriculum Perspectives

Objectives:

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

1 Systematically understand research, national frameworks and practical knowledge in relation to subject knowledge and curriculum
2 Draw upon research, national frameworks and practical knowledge to develop their professional practice
3 Critically reflect on their own practice and understanding in order to analyse the impact of this on outcomes for children and young people.
4 Demonstrate a command of the subject, specialism or curriculum area in professional practice

Content:

Subject knowledge for teaching:
• breadth and depth of content subject knowledge, in terms of the body of knowledge and skills in the subject, together with pedagogical subject knowledge, namely the ways in which the teacher breaks down and communicates this knowledge and skills to make them accessible to all children/young people of different ages and abilities, including those with SEN and disability
• statutory requirements; QCA and examination frameworks; schemes of work
• how subjects are evolving and why, including how they are evolving in line with the most recent trends and practice in corresponding business and employment sectors
• research literature
• access to expertise in subject knowledge at a national level: subject associations
• pupils’ common misconceptions in the subject and how to address them
• assessment in the subject – and tailoring and personalising teaching and learning appropriately to take account of formative assessment
• links between subjects

Curriculum and curriculum development:
• what is planned to be taught to enable all children/young people to maximize their learning
• sum total of formal and informal areas of learning
• entitlement
• principles, values and attitudes
• knowledge, understanding, skills
• curriculum design and national curriculum developments
• 14 – 19 reforms and the suite of new qualifications
• planning progression of, and personalising learning opportunities, for all children/young people, including children with SEN and disability and G&T learners
• learning in contexts beyond the classroom

Learning and Teaching Information:

Summer Year 2

The module will be delivered in a range of ways including; workshops, tutorials – face-to-face and/or on-line, tutor led input, coaching from school-based colleagues, flexible learning materials, electronic support including VLE-based materials, email and computer conferencing.

These options will be offered in various combinations as appropriate to participants’ circumstances and preferences as well as the availability of resources. Support will be particularly focused upon: developing learning outcomes; encouraging reflection; facilitating access to resource material to support learning; helping to identify sources of and evidence of learning; advising on the structure for presenting work for assessment; relating learning to a wider context.

Lectures, Seminars
Contact hours: 9
Number of Groups: 15

Tutorial
Contact hours: 6
Number of Groups: 15

School coach support
Contact Hours: 9
Number of Groups: 1-3

Assessment: