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ITT1028 – Professional Studies
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Simon Chapman
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Professional Studies, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of primary school organisation, current curriculum structures and the range of factors which impact on children's cognitive, social and emotional development. It will also develop students' awareness of the professional skills and attitudes that they will need to develop, including the ethical and legal responsibilities of professional teachers.
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ITT1029 – Practitioner Researcher
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Helen Crawford
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Practitioner Researcher, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of practitioner research.
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ITT1030 – The Developing Teacher of English
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Laura Devanny
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Developing Teacher Of English, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of the fundamental aspects of language and literacy learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy, knowledge and skills.
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ITT1031 – The Developing Teacher of Mathematics
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Claire Shelley
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Developing Teacher Of Mathematics, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of the fundamental aspects of mathematics learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy, knowledge and skills.
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ITT1032 – The Developing Teacher of Science and Design and Technology
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Helen Tiplady
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Developing Teacher Of Science And Design And Technology, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of the fundamental aspects of science and design and technology learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy, knowledge and skills.
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ITT1033 – The Developing Teacher of the Wider Primary Curriculum
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Devon Rosetti
Credit Value: 30
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Developing Teacher Of The Wider Primary Curriculum, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the principles of the knowledge, skills and concepts relating to the wider curriculum. This will enable students to identify the place and value of the wider curriculum, underpinned by appropriate academic and pedagogical knowledge.
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ITT1034 – Developing Expertise as a Primary Teacher
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Claire Shelley
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Developing Expertise As A Primary Teacher, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to theories of education, government policy and key terminology to inform the development of expertise as a primary teacher including breadth and depth of subject knowledge.
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ITT1035P – School Experience Primary 1a
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Gill Chambers
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: WBL - School Experience Primary 1a (Work Based Learning), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the role and responsibilities of a primary school teacher and develop knowledge of curriculum requirements of the primary school. To apply learning from Intensive Training and Practice.
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ITT1036P – School Experience Primary 1b
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Simon Chapman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: ITT1035P
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: WBL - School Experience Primary 1b (Work Based Learning), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students? understanding of the role, and responsibilities, and behaviours of a primary teacher. Students will and develop knowledge of curriculum requirements within a primary school through planning, teaching and evaluating practice within the primary curriculum. Students will apply learning from Intensive Training and Practice focusing on SSP, early reading and behaviour.
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ITT1040 – The Foundations of Teaching English
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Laura Devanny
Credit Value: 30
Level: 4
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Foundations Of Teaching English, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce the theory and practice of language and literacy learning and teaching, including national curriculum expectations for Key Stages 1 and 2. Students explore strategies for teaching English and, through Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP), develop skills in pivotal aspects of systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) and early reading.
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ITT1041 – The Foundations of Teaching Mathematics
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Claire Shelley
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Foundations Of Teaching Mathematics, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce the theory and practice of using different representations to develop mathematical conceptual understanding. Students will develop an understanding of the primary mathematics curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy, knowledge and skills.
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ITT1042 – The Foundations of Teaching Science
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Helen Tiplady
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Foundations Of Teaching Science, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: This module introduces the theory and practice of science and working scientically in primary teaching and learning. It includes the National Curriculum expectations for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Students will develop an understanding of curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy, knowledge and skills.
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ITT1043 – The Foundations of Teaching the Wider Curriculum (A)
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Devon Rosetti
Credit Value: 30
Level: 4
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - The Foundations Of Teaching The Wider Curriculum (A), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce the foundations of teaching the wider primary curriculum. It focuses on the fundamental concepts and principles of different subjects and how these are translated into the planning, teaching and assessment of the wider primary curriculum.
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ITT1044 – Professional Studies – Foundations of Practice
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Simon Chapman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Professional Studies - Foundations Of Practice, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students? understanding of primary school organisation, curriculum structures and factors impacting children's cognitive, social and emotional development. Additionally, it develops awareness of the professional skills, knowledge and attitudes required including teachers? ethical and legal responsibilities. Students also explore behaviour management through Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP).
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ITT1046 – School Experience Primary 1a (Alternative)
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Gill Chambers
Credit Value: 10
Level: 4
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: ALT - School Experience Primary 1a (Alternative), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of the role and responsibilities of a primary teacher and knowledge of curriculum requirements for the early years of the primary school.
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ITT1047 – School Experience Primary 1b (Alternative)
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Simon Chapman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: ITT1035P or ITT1035
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: ALT - School Experience Primary 1b (Alternative), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Primary Education 5-11;
Description: The purpose of this module is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of the role, responsibilities, and behaviours of a primary teacher. To demonstrate knowledge of curriculum requirements.