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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate secure subject, pedagogical and curriculum knowledge of the foundation subjects and Religious Education within the National Curriculum, and of any national priorities in these areas;
Demonstrate knowledge of how to promote good progress and outcomes for pupils in foundation and Religious Education curriculum areas, including appraising the design of an engaging cross-curricular approach to all foundation subjects;
Reflect systematically and critically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to Teaching and Learning in these curriculum areas, including application of knowledge gained from school-based training;
Recognise diversity within school contexts and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by this.
This module builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed in PED4332 Introducing the foundation subjects and PED5532 Developing the foundation subjects and Religious Education. Students will have the opportunity to engage with, critically examine and evaluate theory and research (e.g. in relation to planning, teaching and assessment) and consider to what extent it underpins Later Years classroom practice including that related to formative and summative assessment. Students will explore a range of learning approaches for particular groups of learners, e.g. by gender, socio-economic status, EAL. They will extend their knowledge and understanding of current national priorities in primary education, and reflect on their own professional practice.
Students will have the opportunity to appraise the roles and responsibilities (including legal) and some of the complexities for teachers, in relation to children's learning and progression (eg. differentiation, working in professional teams and working with parents to support children's progress, including working with other adults in the classroom). This work will support students in preparation for future employment and their NQT year.
Underpinned by studies undertaken in PED4332 Introducing the foundation subjects and PED5532 Developing the foundation subjects and Religious Education this module also features Curriculum Focus Weeks where students will develop personal subject knowledge in relation to a range of National Curriculum subjects and Religious Education. Students will consider planning for the range of learning experiences within a Key Stage 2 setting and associated school-based training pro-forma with reference to and reflection on their experiences in PED4302, PED5632 and PED6242 SBT. Students will be particularly encouraged to reflect on and evaluate the impact of their learning on their professional practice in preparation for their NQT year, supported by teaching and learning in PED6012 Professional Learning and Development.
In line with national developments, PE and computing will continue to be a focus in this module, building on good practice and experiences from PED 4312 English, maths and computing; PED4332 Introducing the foundation subjects and PED5532 Developing the foundation subjects and Religious Education.
All modules draw on content from the Primary National Curriculum:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-primary-curriculum
Analysis of current practices in partner schools informs the setting of priorities for content in this module.
Staff will use a variety of delivery methods appropriate to the subject content. Lectures will involve students in interactive discussion and analysis of sources and key concepts. Workshop sessions will involve students in practical activities involved with teaching and learning and evaluation. Tutorials will involve students in small group and individual discussion focusing on analysis and synthesis.
Curriculum focus workshops are planned and delivered in collaboration with colleagues from partnership schools. Workshops will demonstrate the progression across Key Stage 2 and beyond in all foundation subjects and Religious Education.
A key feature of this module is the partnerships with schools, which will be organised around professional learning visits to settings where students will have the opportunity to work individually and in small groups to enable them to develop and contextualise their learning and links between theory and practice.
Lectures and Workshop Groups
Contact hours: 40
Intended group size: Up to 40
Guided independent study
Hours: 160
Other relevant matters
This module will, through reference to past and future experience, develop understanding of how to meet requirements of the following from the Teachers' Standards effective from 1st September, 2012:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/301107/Teachers__Standards.pdf
2 Promote good pupil 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
Module Coordinator - Ms Julia Holden
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -