PED6424 - Enhancing the Early Years Curriculum (3-7)

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate secure curriculum knowledge and understanding of approaches to the EYFS and National Curriculum, and of any national priorities in these areas;
Reflect systematically and critically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching and learning across curriculum areas, including application of knowledge gained from school-based training;
Critically evaluate the application of critical thinking skills, creativity of the child and creative approaches within EYFS and Key Stage 1 settings, and reflect on how these approaches promote good progress;
Recognise diversity within EYFS and school contexts and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by this;
Justify a scholarly and professional perspective on educational practices, reflecting on and exemplifying from school-based training.

Content:

Students will develop a critical understanding of how pedagogical approaches within English, maths and science can enhance creative thinking, critical thinking and metacognition.

Students will critically evaluate curricular models and approaches to the foundation subjects with a particular focus on intent, implementation and impact. Students will triangulate practice, theory and policy to evaluate the efficacy of different approaches.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Taught sessions will include a variety of approaches to triangulate theory, practice and policy. Lectures and seminars will promote active and collaborative learning and incorporateing integrated formative assessment opportunities. Analysis of current practices in partner schools will inform the priorities for the content of this module.

Workshops and seminars
Hours: 70
Intended Group Size: 40

Guided independent study
Hours: 330

Further details relating to assessment

The case study will incorporate an extended evaluation of one model of curriculum design.

Other relevant matters

This module will further develop and enhance students’ relevant subject specific and age phase curriculum knowledge requirements taken from the Core Content Framework (2019); so that by the end of the programme students can demonstrate they have met the following Teachers’ Standards (DfE, 2012):

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment
8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Assessment:

001 English, Maths, Science synoptic essay & formative plan; 4,000 words; mid semester 1 50%
002 Case study; 4,000 word; end of semester 2 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Samantha Wilkes
Level - 6
Credit Value - 40
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YLQ6YLQ6YLQ6YLQ

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