BA Primary Education (QTS)

Title:

English and Communication in the Primary Curriculum 1

Code:

ED1EC1

Convenor:

MRS Stephanie Sharp

Summary:

This compulsory module follows national requirements and introduces students to the teaching and learning of English in the primary school. The module develops students’ subject knowledge, which includes pedagogical and curricular understanding in both areas.

The module is designed to emphasise parallels between the two curricular areas. It includes the role of talk in learning, the teaching of early reading (including systematic synthetic phonics) and early writing.

The module is underpinned by the idea of developing Reading and Writing Teachers (teachers who read/write, and readers/writers who teach). Students reflect on their own experiences as readers/writers and the impact these experiences may have on their classroom practice. The use of children’s literature in teaching and learning in the primary classroom is embedded throughout this module.

Assessment Method:

Portfolio 100%

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The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Title:

The Primary Classroom: Education for Inclusion

Code:

ED1EFI

Convenor:

DR Anna Tsakalaki

Summary:

This compulsory module will enhance students’ understanding of education for diverse groups of individuals and specifically those with disabilities. Students will gain an increased awareness of international and national contexts and perspectives for addressing the needs of learners with additional needs. At the end of this module students will have key skills to demonstrate in depth knowledge of inclusive practice and its application within educational contexts, particularly in a primary classroom setting. 

Assessment Method:

Oral 100%

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Title:

Mathematics in the Primary School

Code:

ED1MP1

Convenor:

DR Nasreen Majid

Summary:

This module is designed to introduce students to the teaching and learning of mathematics in the primary school. Throughout the module there is a focus on building students’ own mathematical subject knowledge alongside their pedagogical and curricular understanding. The module takes as its starting point the importance of talking about and enjoying mathematics in order to be able to teach it effectively.It will explore the development of number and calculation in detail. Key elements of the mathematics teacher’s repertoire, such as questioning, using errors and misconceptions to inform teaching, and assessment for learning, will be examined, together with the vital role of using and applying mathematics.

Assessment Method:

Oral 100%

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The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Title:

Professional Studies 1

Code:

ED1PS1

Convenor:

MISS Cara Broadhurst

Summary:

This module is concerned with the development of trainees as members of a profession as they work towards the standards for QTS. The stages of child development are explored and trainees relate this to teaching pedagogy, building their skills for planning standalone lessons Learning theory is also taught and researched. Trainees develop strategies for managing behaviour and facilitating learning. The concept of ‘being a professional’ is discussed as trainees consider the responsibilities presented to teachers and the accountability that goes with the role. Later in the module, the wider role of the teacher in taking responsibility for children’s wellbeing and personal development is also covered. The role of the trainee as a reflective practitioner underpins the whole module as trainees are required to critically review their own and others’ practice. 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

Teaching Practical Sessions in Science and Physical Education

Code:

ED1SP1

Convenor:

MRS Gwenda Lappin

Summary:

This module is designed to introduce trainees to the pedagogy and practice of teaching of science and Physical Education in a primary school. A central theme in this module is the value of understanding how children think, learn and move when designing and running successful practical sessions. The module will explain the importance of enquiry, experiential learning and collaboration in the teaching of science and Physical Education.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

School Experience 1

Code:

ED1SX1

Convenor:

MISS Cara Broadhurst

Summary:

This is the first of three school experience modules. It provides students with an introduction to and early experiences of teaching and learning, in order to enable them to begin to demonstrate some of the  knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to become a qualified teacher. ED1PS1, Professional Studies 1, is a co-requisite as it prepares students for the block section of the school experience.

Assessment Method:

Practical 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 1: Art Education and the Role of the Subject Leader in Primary Art

Code:

ED1AC1

Convenor:

MRS Emily Yearsley

Summary:

This module will establish students’ understanding of the nature and purpose of Art teaching and learning in the primary school. It will include a strong focus upon the notion of what the study of Art in schools means and will look at historical and philosophical perspectives, exploring tensions around the teaching of Art in terms of pedagogy and practice. Students will begin to inform their development as subject leaders in primary art. Through an examination of a range of Art Education initiatives, they will begin to identify and understand the important role that art can contribute to the primary curriculum and the education and development of children. Within this context, links to the National Curriculum for Art and Design will be identified and critically analysed. 

Assessment Method:

Oral 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 1: English

Code:

ED1AC2

Convenor:

DR Alison Silby

Summary:

This module will establish students’ understanding of developing children’s literacy skills through texts in the primary classroom. It will include a strong focus upon the notion of what the study of texts means and will look at historical and philosophical perspectives, exploring narrative and poetry in terms of pedagogy and practice. The historical review of literature will ultimately lead to the present moment to consider contemporary issues around the teaching of English (particularly the use of different texts in the classroom). Linked to the current focus on early reading, the module will explore children's engagement in storytelling, including what we can learn from key writers. The module will also explore how the learning environment supports learning and, because children's literature is fundamental to English teaching in primary schools, students will be introduced to a range of children's literature and poetry.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 1 : Music

Code:

ED1AC3

Convenor:

DR Rebecca Berkley

Summary:

This module teaches students how to use their musical skills to lead creative music making in educational settings, with particular emphasis on vocal leadership with primary-age children. The module focuses on building students’ own musicianship skills and aural acuity alongside their pedagogical and curricular understanding. It will nurture students’ fundamental skills in the teaching of composing, performing and listening through vocal leadership. Students will learn foundation level tonic solfa pedagogy and musicianship, techniques of leading singing in the classroom, and managing creative music making in the primary classroom.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 40%, Practical 60%

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Title:

Mathematics, Children and Education 1

Code:

ED1AC4

Convenor:

DR Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai

Summary:

This module will primarily explore theoretical concepts of key figures in the field of children’s mathematical development, including, but not limited to, Piaget, Vygotstky, Bruner and Skemp. Students will also be expected to independently research and share the works of non-White-male figures. Moreover, the module will explore key features of effective mathematical learning environment, including the use of mathematical story picture books, structured and unstructured manipulatives as well as examine outdoor mathematics learning and teaching activities. 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

English and Communication in The Primary Curriculum 2

Code:

ED2EC1

Convenor:

MRS Stephanie Sharp

Summary:

This module builds on previous work by exploring English within the primary curriculum. It will cover current policy developments so that students become familiar with statutory and non-statutory documentation.

The module focuses on developing young people’s language and communication skills. Key themes include progression and development in speaking, listening, reading and writing, including extending understanding of the teaching of systematic, synthetic phonics. The role of children’s literature continues to underpin work.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

Global Citizenship in the Primary Classroom

Code:

ED2GCP

Convenor:

MRS Stephanie Sharp

Summary:

This module will enable students to understand the nature of global citizenship education in the primary classroom by examining key themes, both nationally and from a wider global perspective, including climate change education. 

Assessment Method:

Disclaimer:

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Title:

Enabling Progress in Mathematics and Science

Code:

ED2MS1

Convenor:

MR James Davies

Summary:

This module is designed to develop trainees’ understanding of the pedagogy and practice of teaching of science, mathematics and ICT/CS education and digital literacy.

The module builds on the content of related modules undertaken in the first year of the BA Ed programme. It teaches the principles of how children learn in science and mathematics as well as in ICT/CS by developing an understanding of the value of providing children with opportunities for practical experiences, problem solving, reasoning and enquiry in order to enable progression. The focus will be on how to construct child-centred, meaningful contexts that engage children’s interest and curiosity.

Students will be given an overview of progression from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 in both concept development and scientific enquiry skills. In mathematics the data handling cycle will be explored in depth. The role of ICT within the teaching and learning of mathematics will be developed. In ICT/CS trainees’ programming skills will develop further as well as their understanding and skills of the role of data handling in the revised ICT/CS curriculum.

The module will develop students’ planning, teaching and assessment skills in mathematics, science, ICT/CS and cross-curricular work.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

The Foundation Subjects in the Primary Curriculum

Code:

ED2PF1

Convenor:

MRS Gwenda Lappin

Summary:

This module is designed to develop students’ understanding of the pedagogy and practice of teaching of the National Curriculum Foundation subjects and furnishing trainees with a suite of knowledge, skills and teaching strategies germane to the generalist primary classroom practitioner.

The module will outline the expectations for the teaching of History, Geography, Art, Music, PE, RE, Design & Technology and Foreign Languages. The importance of these to the primary curriculum and children’s development will be examined and related to work undertake in Professional Studies. 

Students will be given an overview of progression from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 in the different curriculum areas and guided towards a range of resources and teaching and assessment strategies relevant to the teaching of each. They will be encouraged to consider the possibilities of cross-curricular, thematic curriculum design.

Assessment Method:

Oral 100%

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The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Title:

Professional Studies 2

Code:

ED2PS1

Convenor:

MISS Cara Broadhurst

Summary:

This module builds on ED1PS1 as the trainees continue their journey towards QTS. They become skilled at planning for progression across sequences of lessons and learn how to craft a creative and innovative curriculum experience, drawing on the National Curriculum and beyond. The effect of social, religious, cultural or linguistic influences is acknowledged and strategies for working with children with diverse needs are identified. Assessment is established as key to effective learning and is embedded in trainees’ practice as they work towards more independence in their teaching. Ways of using assessment thoughtfully to create a positive classroom learning culture are also discussed. Trainees explore their legal responsibilities, including safeguarding, and their continuing behaviour management training links in with this and the role that trauma plays. As in the first Professional Studies module, the role of the trainee as a reflective practitioner underpins all work undertaken as each trainee analyses progress thus far and considers areas for personal research. 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 50%, Project 50%

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Title:

School Experience 2

Code:

ED2SX1

Convenor:

MISS Cara Broadhurst

Summary:

This is the second of three school experience modules. It provides students with further experiences of teaching and learning, in order to enable them to extend and consolidate the knowledge, skills and understanding learned in ED1SX1 (Year 1). ED2PS1, Professional Studies 2, is a co-requisite as it supports and prepares students for this placement across the year. 

Assessment Method:

Practical 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 2 : Concepts in Art Education

Code:

ED2AC1

Convenor:

MS Suzy Tutchell

Summary:

In this module students will continue to inform their development as subject leaders in primary art. Through an examination of changes in Art Education from the latter part of the nineteenth century to the present day, students will learn about the recognition of Child Art and its influence on Art and Art Education 

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 2: English

Code:

ED2AC2

Convenor:

DR Alison Silby

Summary:

This module provides contexts for further investigations into teaching and learning in primary English and the development of a subject leadership role. It offers the opportunity to reflect on the relationship between literature, literacy and the classroom with a particular focus on the interrelationship between the reading/interpretation of a text and its realisation in performance. The module, therefore, offers opportunities for exploring a variety of texts (including Shakespeare) and ‘realising’ them in and across the creative arts through collaborative performances. The module also explores what is contemporary in children’s books, television and films and what should and does educate and entertain children in the twenty first century. The books and films studied will raise questions on how ‘issues’ are raised in children’s books and films. The module will include opportunities to look at majority world authors as a stimulus to design, and trial, teaching materials for a Global Citizenship project.Students will study critical theory in order to engage meaningfully with secondary material.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 2 : Music

Code:

ED2AC3

Convenor:

DR Rebecca Berkley

Summary:

This module is concerned with music education as a field of study. A central focus is the development of student as a reflective musical practitioner. Through a series of lectures, seminars and practical activities, participants are introduced to theoretical perspectives on music psychology with a focus on musical learning and assessment and their practical application to curriculum music teaching.

Assessment Method:

Oral 100%

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Title:

Mathematics, Children and Education 2

Code:

ED2AC4

Convenor:

DR Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai

Summary:

In this module students will gain an international perspective as they explore different models of mathematics teaching and critically compare mathematics curricula. Students will grow in confidence as they set mathematics within a wider context, exploring links between mathematics and other curricular areas, such as art and literacy.  

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

Refining Pedagogy in English and Mathematics

Code:

ED3EM1

Convenor:

DR Nasreen Majid

Summary:

This module builds upon previous modules and is designed to enhance and consolidate students’ understanding of English and mathematics and their core role within the primary curriculum. The themes of inclusion and intervention underpin this module, setting children’s particular needs in the context of English and mathematics teaching. Within English, the module extends students’ understanding of what it means to be a reader and writer in the 21st century and implications for the classroom. The module also builds on previous work on systematic synthetic phonics with a focus on tracking and assessment. Within mathematics, the aims of the National Curriculum (Problem solving, reasoning and fluency) will be consolidated and students will have a holistic understanding of how they can plan for a range of pupils in primary classrooms.  The ideas of inclusion, including a clear understanding of meeting the learning needs of pupils with English as an Additional Language will be a focus throughout the module.Students will explore teaching and learning of measures and consider how to build home-school links in mathematics.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

Professional Studies and Inclusion

Code:

ED3PI1

Convenor:

MISS Cara Broadhurst

Summary:

This double module will build on and extend the knowledge, understanding and skills gained in Professional Studies and School Experiences in Years 1 and 2. In particular, it will develop trainees’ experience and expertise in the area of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and inclusive teaching, including the relevant legislative framework and the range of specialist advisory services. The module will consider the needs of pupils with specific learning difficulties (e.g. autistic spectrum conditions, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, and physical/neurological disabilities). Trainees will also develop their behaviour management skills, including the managing of children with challenging emotional needs. They will investigate wider professional communication such as that with parents and support staff. A key aspect to this module will be the opportunity to do a research project in an area of teaching and learning that interests the trainee, with the support of a dedicated supervisor.

Assessment Method:

Dissertation 100%

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Title:

Formative Assessment In Science And Physical Education

Code:

ED3SP1

Convenor:

MR Daniel James

Summary:

The module will be examining ways that assessment can take place in science and physical education.  It aims to build on your prior knowledge and provide you with practical assessment techniques, which are often applicable in the wider curriculum. These techniques will be taught alongside continuing development of subject knowledge, and we will look in further depth at inclusion and differentiation to refine your pedagogic practice in preparation for school experience.  Building and reflecting upon your professional practice is therefore key in this module.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

School Experience 3

Code:

ED3SX1

Convenor:

MISS Cara Broadhurst

Summary:

This is the third of three school experience modules. It provides students with the opportunity to build on Year 1 and 2 placement learning and to establish themselves fully in the role of a class teacher so that they are able to meet the Teachers’ Standards at a high level. ED3PI1, Professional Studies and Inclusion, is a co-requisite as it prepares students for the placement throughout the autumn term, and, in the summer term, builds on the learning  to inform transition to Early Career Teacher status. 

Assessment Method:

Practical 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 3: Contemporary Art and the primary curriculum

Code:

ED3AC1

Convenor:

MS Suzy Tutchell

Summary:

This module builds upon previous research into contemporary art practice. In consultation with tutors, students will research into the art practices of the 21st century and produce a written study.  Students will also continue to develop personal art practice, informed by the written study research and develop as an art leader in the future.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children and Education 3: English

Code:

ED3AC2

Convenor:

MRS Stephanie Sharp

Summary:

This module deepens and consolidates students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the application of their subject specialism to the primary curriculum. The module develops particular areas of expertise which are important for the English specialist in the primary school. These include use of technology and the wider role of the subject leader as a member of the school community. Links will also be made to module ED3SE1 related to the subject leader's role in resourcing the school and what it means to create a reading classroom.

Assessment Method:

Oral 100%

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Title:

The Arts, Children And Education 3 : Music

Code:

ED3AC3

Convenor:

DR Rebecca Berkley

Summary:

This module allows students to specialise Curriculum Design. Student will draw on their school-based experience, and apply this to the critical appraisal of a specialist programme of study for music built around creative music making which inspires and motivates learners. They will review the role of music co-ordinator in primary school settings, focusing on issues and challenges in inspiring and leading colleagues in schools to teach music across the curriculum.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

Mathematics, Children and Education 3

Code:

ED3AC4

Convenor:

MR James Davies

Summary:

This module deepens and consolidates students’ understanding of the nature, purpose and leadership of mathematics in the primary school. During this module, students will establish key skills underpinning the role of the subject leader, including working with others, monitoring and evaluation. They will refine their understanding of key issues for teaching and learning mathematics and consider implications for a school mathematics policy. The role of working with parents will make up part of the module. The module also considers the wider role of the subject leader as a member of the school community, working with TAs and governors as well as peers.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

Subject Specialism 3 : Contemporary Art and Personal Practice

Code:

ED3SA1

Convenor:

MS Suzy Tutchell

Summary:

This module will enable students to further develop their role as Subject Leader in primary Art alongside that of artist teacher. It will further their understanding of the importance of contemporary art in the primary curriculum and the teaching of the primary curriculum through art. Drawing upon and responding to their contemporary art and artist research and sketchbook work, students will present an online portfolio project that will inform their teaching of art in the primary school. 

Assessment Method:

Project 100%

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Title:

Subject Specialism 3: English

Code:

ED3SE1

Convenor:

MRS Stephanie Sharp

Summary:

This module builds on the exploration of children’s literature from previous modules. With a focus on fantasy and realism students will investigate how literature is categorised and compare the value placed on different types of texts. As technology continues to impact on reading, the module also explores the concept of the book as a physical object and compares its value against other formats.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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Title:

Subject Specialism 3 : Music

Code:

ED3SM1

Convenor:

MR Mark Aitchison

Summary:

This module builds on ED2SM1: Subject Specialism 2 and enables students to develop their musicianship skills through contextual study of chosen musical styles and genres, and develop a portfolio of classroom resources and training materials analysing one example of a significant work or movement from a longer work from the Western Classical canon.

Assessment Method:

Oral 50%, Portfolio 50%

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Title:

Subject Specialism 3: Mathematics- Inclusion, diversity and intervention

Code:

ED3SS1

Convenor:

MR James Davies

Summary:

This module will focus on inclusion issues faced within mathematics education. It will seek to define the nature of inclusion, how groups are defined and models of intervention programmes in primary schools. National intervention programme such as Every Child Counts will be drawn upon to explore the impact of intervention programmes at a national level and how this translates to a local level. They will explore the use of a range of technology to support mathematics teaching and learning, critically evaluating its strengths and disadvantages.

Assessment Method:

Assignment 100%

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