Course modules
Emerging Professional Practice in Primary Education (30 credits)
This module will give you the chance to develop purposeful integration between subject knowledge, pedagogical, and theoretical knowledge, taught both in university sessions and in practical experiences in educational settings. You’ll begin to develop an understanding of the role, responsibilities, and requirements of the professional teacher.
Professional Practice in Primary Education (30 credits)
In this module, you’ll continue to develop purposeful integration between subject knowledge, pedagogical, and theoretical knowledge, taught both in university sessions and in practical experiences in educational settings. The module builds on the experiences undertaken in the Emerging Professional Practice module, and you’ll continue to gain an understanding of the role, responsibilities, and requirements of the professional teacher, allowing you to put this into practice.
Learning and Teaching in Primary Education 1 (30 credits)
This module will introduce you to the content of subject areas taught within the Early Years Foundation Stage and the primary national curriculum. You’ll have the opportunity to structure and undertake a piece of independent academic study related to your professional development based around a resource for use in school. This will encourage you to engage in intellectual challenge and dialogue through a process of action research. You’ll develop both general and specific knowledge and skills, which will vary according to your chosen area of study. You’ll also begin to identify and develop an understanding of pedagogical approaches, adaptive teaching, planning, and assessment strategies.
Learning and Teaching in Primary Education 2 (30 credits)
In this module, you’ll continue to develop your understanding of the content of subject areas taught within the Early Years Foundation Stage and the primary national curriculum. You’ll collate a portfolio of evidence to support your development of subject specific knowledge and create an action plan outlining proposed actions to improve this, reflecting on your success. You’ll also continue to identify, refine, and develop an understanding of pedagogical approaches, adaptive teaching, planning, and assessment strategies.
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