Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BA (Hons)

The Primary Core Curriculum - Knowledge And Principles

This module will provide you with a solid knowledge and understanding of the core curriculum subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) and prime and specific areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the context of learning and teaching in the primary school and early years settings. This module provides a strong philosophical underpinning to the importance of student teachers' subject knowledge in the primary and EYFS curriculum. By studying this module, you will begin to develop your own rationale for your approach to the teaching of the core subjects and to meet the needs of all learners. The module will provide you with a good understanding of creative approaches to the delivery of the core curriculum in schools and provides substantial support for your professional teaching practice.

Module code: EDUC40622

Professional Studies - Reflection And Professional Problem Solving

Through taught university sessions, this module helps you to learn what it means to be an education professional and how to develop your professional skills and attributes. You will engage in reflection about your own values and how these impact on your practice in school and will also reflect throughout the year on your work in your placement, identifying what you are doing well and what your next steps are in your journey to becoming an excellent qualified teacher.

Module code: EDUC40621

Safeguarding And Child Protection

The most important aspect of a teacher's role is safeguarding of the children in your care. In this module, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and practice and be able to reflect on some of the issues that professional teachers may encounter. You will have the opportunity to think about and discuss the wider implications of safeguarding for your own classroom practice, whilst becoming familiar with the specialist software available in primary schools to facilitate good practice

Module code: EDUC40623

The Primary Foundation Curriculum - Knowledge And Principles

This module explores how teachers can develop creative approaches to teaching the Foundation Subjects at Key stages 1 & 2 and in the Early Years. You will be introduced to key areas of learning for each of the subjects and supported to understand the statutory and non-statutory curriculum guidance, and theoretical perspectives and resources used by schools to deliver these subjects. The importance of schools achieving a broad and balanced curriculum is reflected here as the relevance of each subject within the National Curriculum and how they support one another and can be linked through cross-curricular themes is considered. This module engages students with a diverse and dynamic range of strategies to motivate and inspire children in their learning of the foundation subjects. Moreover, it is characterised by being highly practical with sessions exploring ‘hands-on’ activities which student teachers can use and adapt in their own teaching. You will understand how teachers can support pupils to make progress in their learning within each subject. Opportunities are provided for students to apply their learning to their own planning and delivery of lessons through peer-to-peer teaching episodes and school practice placements.

Module code: EDUC40624

Teaching Placement 1 (The Emerging Teacher)

Placements allow trainees to train in real-life situations and are invaluable for trainees in developing their professional abilities and behaviours. Each trainee will work closely with a school-based mentor and will observe experienced teachers in their day-to-day role and collaborate with them in planning, delivering and reviewing lessons. By the end of the Level 4 placement, trainees should be teaching the class for at least 20% of the timetable.

Module code: EDUC43631

Teaching Placement 2 (The Developing Teacher)

Placements allow trainees to train in real-life situations and are invaluable for trainees in developing their professional abilities and behaviours. Each trainee will work closely with a school-based mentor and will observe experienced teachers in their day-to-day role and collaborate with them in planning, delivering and reviewing lessons. By the end of the Level 4 placement, trainees should be teaching the class for at least 50% of the timetable.

Module code: EDUC53631

Inclusion And Inclusive Practice

Your professional teacher identity has been developed over the past two years and this module enables you to reflect on some of the issues that professional teachers may encounter in order to improve your practice. You will learn what research and policy has to contribute to these issues and reflect on your own practice in light of these challenges.

Module code: EDUC50625

Professional Studies - Critical Analysis And Professional Competencies

Building on the Professional Studies module from Level 4, this module will deepen your understanding of issues in education and your development as a professional. You will learn more about how schools monitor the safety and wellbeing of their children and will also investigate the wide range of assessment activities that take place and how the information from these is used. You will continue to reflect on your continuing professional development and continue to develop your professional persona and practice.

Module code: EDUC50626

The Primary Foundation Curriculum - Critical Understanding And Application

This module explores how teachers can develop creative approaches to teaching the Foundation Subjects at Key stage 2 and how these progress at Key Stage 3. You will be develop your knowledge of key areas of learning for each of the subjects and supported to understand the statutory and non-statutory curriculum guidance, and theoretical perspectives and resources used by schools to deliver these subjects. The importance of schools achieving a broad and balanced curriculum is reflected here as the relevance of each subject within the National Curriculum and how they support one another and can be linked through cross-curricular themes is considered. This module builds on the level 4 work and continues to engage student teachers with a diverse and dynamic range of strategies to motivate and inspire children in their learning of the foundation subjects. Moreover, it is characterised by being highly practical with sessions exploring ‘hands-on’ activities which students can use and adapt in their own teaching. You will understand how teachers can support pupils to make progress in their learning within each subject. Opportunities are provided for students to apply their learning to their own planning and delivery of lessons through peer-to-peer teaching episodes and school practice placements.

Module code: EDUC50624

Primary Core Curriculum - Critical Understanding And Application

This module will build on your previous year’s studies as you deepen your knowledge and understanding of the core curriculum subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) in the context of learning and teaching in the primary school. This module provides a strong philosophical underpinning to the importance of student teachers’ subject knowledge in the primary school. By studying this module, you will continue to shape your own rationale for your approach to the teaching of the core subjects and to meet the needs of all learners. The module will provide you with a good understanding of approaches the core curriculum in schools and provides substantial support for your professional teaching practice.

Module code: EDUC50623

Contemporary Issues In Primary Education

Your professional teacher identity has been developed over the past two years and this module enables you to reflect on some of the issues that professional teachers may encounter in order to improve your practice. You will learn what research and policy has to contribute to these issues and reflect on your own practice in light of these challenges. Potential issues could include the implementation of the Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum and engaging all stakeholders and the wider community.

Module code: EDUC60649

Independent Research Project (Dissertation)

High-quality and ethical research is the cornerstone of effective teaching and learning within the primary education context. This module provides the opportunity for you to undertake your own research based upon an element of your own practice which you have become particularly interested in during the first two years of your ITT. You will learn how to undertake original and ethical research which not only supports your work within the classroom but also informs your primary teaching colleagues. This module is the start of an exciting research journey which could potentially lead to further qualifications, for example a Masters!

Module code: EDUC60647

Professional Studies - Teacher Identity And Research Informed Practice

This module builds on the previous Professional Studies modules in Levels 4 & 5. In your final year, you will develop an understanding of different structures in the education system and the implications for staff and children. The module will also focus on preparing you for your first job interview, guiding you through the whole application process using a supportive but challenging approach.

Module code: EDUC60651

The Primary Core Curriculum - Systematic And Conceptual Understanding

This module will build on the previous two year’s study to ensure that you have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the core curriculum subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) and prime and specific areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the context of learning and teaching in the primary school and early years settings. This module provides a strong philosophical underpinning to the importance of your subject knowledge in the primary school and EYFS curriculum. By studying this module, you will cement your own rationale for your approach to the teaching of the core subjects and meet the needs of all learners. The module will provide you with an extensive understanding of teaching and assessment approaches within the core curriculum in schools and provides substantial support for your professional teaching practice.

Module code: EDUC60648

The Primary Foundation Curriculum - Systematic And Conceptual Understanding

Module code: EDUC60650

Teaching Placement 3 (The Established Teacher)

Placements allow trainees to train in real-life situations and are invaluable for trainees in developing their professional abilities and behaviours. Each trainee will work closely with a school-based mentor and will observe experienced teachers in their day-to-day role and collaborate with them in planning, delivering and reviewing lessons. By the end of the Level 4 placement, trainees should be teaching the class for at least 50% of the timetable.

Module code: EDUC63660