PED6292 - English, Maths and Science

Objectives:

On successful completion of the phase, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a detailed subject and curriculum knowledge of English, Mathematics and Science and discriminate and appraise the contexts and origins of practices in schools;
Critically analyse the range of factors which can inhibit pupils' ability to learn, including those factors within and beyond the control of class teachers; Evaluate approaches to teaching and justify how they may promote good progress and outcomes for pupils with specific reference to the promotion of critical thinking skills, creativity of the child and creative approaches to teaching and learning;
Justify a personal and professional perspective on educational practices, reflecting on and exemplifying from school-based activity.

Content:

This module will consolidate students' subject knowledge and understanding of teaching English, Mathematics and Science which they have acquired during Levels 4 and 5.

The module requires students to apply their subject knowledge and practical experience (pedagogical content knowledge) of English, Mathematics and Science to critically evaluate aspects of these subjects and their relationship to the key themes of critical thinking and creativity.

English: Students re-visit some key policy reports and guidelines, for example, the DCSF (2008) Talk for Writing materials and Richard Andrew's 2008 report for the DCSF: Getting Going: generating, shaping and developing ideas in writing. They discuss how some of these principles relate to the current National Curriculum and testing regime, with specific focus on grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Mathematics: Students will evaluate approaches to the teaching of problem-solving and investigation, focussing on the contrasting approaches which characterise teaching in this area - use of activities as an applied assessment tool or as an opportunity to introduce mathematical concepts.

Science: the focus will be on enquiry and the potential of structured dialogic talk to negotiate concepts and apply knowledge. In addition the module will also explore which parts of the science curriculum that are best taught through enquiry and investigation and those as part of an existing knowledge base.

All content relates to the Primary National Curriculum and requires students to engage with the requirements from the age-phase immediately above that which is studied.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-primary-curriculum
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/381754/SECONDARY_national_curriculum.pdf

Learning and Teaching Information:

Taught sessions will include a variety of approaches to promote active and collaborative learning. Learning will also be supported by resources in reading packs, through subject related classroom resources and Moodle. Problem-solving workshops form part of the provision in the mathematics element, accompanied by smaller group seminars. Students are expected to engage with reading materials prior to seminar sessions. Science sessions follow a similar pattern, with modelled examples of scientific activity complemented by seminars and tutorials. English provision follows a similar pattern, with an emphasis on students completing directed, analytical tasks pertaining to children's texts.

English: lectures, workshops, tutorials
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: Upto 40

Mathematics: lectures, workshops, tutorials
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Upto 40

Science: lectures. Workshops, tutorials
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Upto 40Intended Group size: Upto 40

Guided Independent Study
Hours: 140

Further details relating to assessment
Students will present a proposal in preparation for their final assessment. Tutors will provide formative feedback to help students identify areas for improvement in preparation for their summative submission.

The use of a synoptic essay will ensure that students can be assessed against all of the module's learning outcomes. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understand of each of the three curricular areas, their specific pedagogical approaches and the influence of national priorities. They will evaluate their own practice, and assess approaches to teaching and learning with particular reference to their effectiveness regarding pupil progress.

This module is exempt from condonement of marginal failure as a pass is required in order to demonstrate subject knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas around professional practice and pedagogy that are essential in order to demonstrate preparedness for School Based Training and in line with the requirement to meet the Teacher's Standards.

Other relevant matters
This module builds on knowledge acquired through completion of PED 4312 and PED 4322, English, Mathematics and ICT and English, Mathematics and Science respectively. In addition it builds upon themes and concepts raised in PED5522 English, Mathematics and Science with Design Technology.

This module has been designed to support students in their practical understanding of how teachers meet elements of the Teachers' Standards effective from 1st September 2012
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301107/Teachers__Standards.pdf
2 Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils
3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4 Plan and teach well-structured lessons
6 Making productive use of assessment

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Camilla Pratt
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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