PED5462 - Developing Professional Practice

Objectives:

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

1 Demonstrate an understanding of the societal and organisational structures and purposes of educational systems, and the possible implications for learners and the learning process.
2 Demonstrate the ability to analyse educational concepts, theories and issues of policy in a systematic way.
3 Demonstrate the ability to reflect on their own and others' value systems.
4 Demonstrate ability to organise and articulate opinions and arguments in speech and writing using relevant specialist vocabulary.

Content:

Students will explore the nature of the Primary School, looking in particular at School Ethos and in the case of Catholic Schools, the Mission Statement. Students will reflect upon the distinctive nature of a school and the school community will be examined together with the roles of adults within this setting and beyond (including multi-agency work). Issues surrounding behaviour management will be explored together with approaches to tackle bullying. Safeguarding laws will be scrutinised. Different methods of curriculum delivery and Assessment to support learning will be analysed and critically evaluated. Students will further develop key professional skills in relation to planning, teaching and assessment. Reflect and analyse on own practice in relation to planning, teaching and assessment. They will consider and debate the political and cultural influences which shape educational policy, teaching and assessment in England and how this impacts on professional practice and learning outcomes for children. They will consider the ways that schools improve and the evidence and data they use to support this process.

This module will address the following from the Teachers’ Standards effective from 1st September, 2012:
5 Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
6 Make accurate and productive use of assessment
7 Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning Environment
8 Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures, Workshop groups and Tutorials 40 hours

Assessment:

001 Report Plan - formative task/tutorial engagement 350 word equiv 0%
002 Relective report - assessment practices 1500 words (end of sem 50%
003 Assignment - lesson sequence and rationale 2000 word equiv 50%


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