Development of transferable skills through a school placement
WHY CHOOSE THIS MODULE?
- Are you interested in UK teacher training, education and workplace training?
- Passionate about your degree subject and want to work on outreach to schools?
- Interested in developing a range of transferable skills to increase your employability?
If any of these apply to you then this may be the module for you.
The objective of this module is to provide opportunities to develop transferable skills in a school setting. You will observe creative teaching and learning , gain relevant understanding of how a UK state secondary school operates, and share your own degree knowledge with school pupils.
WHEN AND WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
During seminars in Semester One (Autumn term) you will receive training in professional expectations in school settings, as well as how to observe effectively. You will also learn about basic pedagogical issues.
You will then go into a local secondary school during week 6.
You will reflect on this and use your knowledge and understanding, as you plan and deliver a teaching session in groups (drawing on your subject expertise) to school children.
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?
This module is 100% coursework.
You will create an Academic Poster (literature review) based on the learning completed in weeks 1-5 of the module. An individual recorded presentation that explains how you used the learning from weeks 1-5 and your observations in week 6 to plan a teaching episode. Finally, an individual reflection that links together your teaching experience with the observations and literature review.
HOW TO APPLY
Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.
Places are limited and priority will be given to suitable applicants with experience working with young people.
Please apply as you normally would as part of your module selection process.
Please ensure you check which module your department is offering*.
Module Codes
ED2TS2: Part 2, 20 credits.
ED3TS4: Part 4, 20 credits.