PED4332 - PE, MFL and Geography

Objectives:

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

1 Begin to demonstrate a critical understanding of: the underlying values and principles relevant to education studies and a developing personal stance which draws on their knowledge and understanding.
2 Begin to identify and reflect on potential connections and discontinuities between each of the aspects of subject knowledge and their application in educational policies and contexts.
3 Begin to demonstrate the ability to use their knowledge and understanding critically to locate and justify a personal position in relation to the subject.
4 Begin to demonstrate the ability to collaborate and plan as part of a team, to carry out roles allocated by the team and take the lead where appropriate, and to fulfil agreed responsibilities.

Content:

Key Stage 2 (7-11 course)

To begin to have knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches and methods in the teaching of PE, MFL and Geography.
To begin to understand the key principles in teaching PE, MFL and Geography.
To begin to have an overview of current issues with regard to PE, MFL and Geography.

The nature of PE, health and bodily awareness and using equipment, teaching methods and resources, lesson and unit planning, monitoring and recording pupil performance, safety implications for all aspects of study covered.

MFL: This module will equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver high quality teaching of Modern Foreign Languages in the primary context. They will be supported in developing their personal language skills and understanding of the language and its culture, through the provision of specialist input into a variety of approaches for the delivery of Modern Foreign Languages in the primary classroom.

This module will address the following from the Teachers’ Standards effective from 1st September, 2012 :-
2 Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4 Plan and teach well structured lessons

Learning and Teaching Information:

Each session will include a variety of approaches to promote active learning, to reflect those utilised in the primary classroom. These will be undertaken as a whole group, small group, pair or individually. Learning will be supported by reading materials provided in study and CLARCS pack and via online learning. Assignments and tasks will be fully scaffolded. Independent study – preparation for sessions, independent reading, e-learning via Moodle.

Geography
Contact hours: 15

MFL
Contact hours: 15

PE
Contact hours: 30

Additional assessment information
Students must pass all three components

Assessment:

001 PE: Group portfolio of tasks and rationale 1250 word equiv semester 2 34%
002 MFL: Group presentation, lesson plan & Rationale 1250 word equiv semester 2 33%
003 GEO: Subject knowlesge Audit: 1000 word equiv 33%


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