PED6902 - National Curriculum Core 4: English, Mathematics and Science

Objectives:

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

1 demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of their subjects/curriculum areas and related pedagogy to enable them to teach effectively across the age and ability range for which they are trained to teach
2 use skills in literacy and ICT to support their teaching and wider professional activities
3 analyse complex situations concerning human learning and development in particular contexts
4 Have a knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching and learning strategies and know how to use and adapt them, including how to personalise learning and provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
5 Recognise the processes of learning, explore pedagogical approaches and their impact on teaching and learning
6 Analyse learning theories and classroom practise and their impact on children’s learning and development
7 Reflect upon and evaluate concepts and theories of current classroom practise
8 Communicate and present written arguments

Content:

The module has a number of key strands.

First, it draws together the teaching and learning of reading composition and writing composition within extended units of work which are enriched by a clear focus on speaking and listening with elements of drama, art, music and multi-media resources.

Second, there is a focus on the writing process and becoming a writer. Children’s progress as writers will be assessed and there will be with an investigation into what appear to be gender differences in writing attainments. Research and development projects which seek to promote children’s writing attainments will be analysed and evaluated.

Third, students are required to compose their own non-narrative texts such that their grammatical features can be a focus for study.

Fourthly, models of planning extended units of work in English/literacy are demonstrated. Techniques and routines related to assessment for formative purposes are modelled and evaluated.

Developing the knowledge skills and understanding associated with problem-solving, including:
a) Basic algebra
b) Sequence and pattern
c) Functions
d) Questioning and conjecture
e) Using and applying mathematics
Examining in more detail the understanding of a range of educational theories, as applied to mathematics.

Develop personal knowledge of the Science content: Earth science, Ecosystems and food chains, light and sound Knowledge of the National Curriculum for Science.
Develop knowledge of the range of strategies for assessment in science and recognise their impact on teaching and learning
Explore the role of talk in the teaching of science and relate this to theories of learning.
The role of Science in developing key skills and thinking skills.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Taught sessions that combining elements of lecture and workshop
Contact hours:18 x 3
Number of Groups: 2 x 3


Tutorials
Contact hours:2 x 3
Number of Groups: Directed independent tasks

Assessment:

001 English: Exam 1 hour (end sem 1) 33%
002 1,500 word essay 33%
003 Science: Seen exam 1 hour (end sem 1) 34%


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