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ITT3051P – School Experience PGCE1 Primary Education 5-11
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Lucy Westley
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - School Experience Pgce1 Primary Education 5-11, Coursework: 100% SD - School Experience Pgce1 Primary Education 5-11, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11; Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11 (School Direct Salaried); Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11 (School Direct Training);
Description: This module contains one school based placement. This aims to develop students understanding of primary school classes, current curriculum structures and relevant pedagogies with particular reference to children aged 5-11. The module is designed to develop an awareness of the skills and attitudes needed for entry to the teaching profession, through observation, planning, teaching and assessment.
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ITT3052P – School Experience PGCE2 Primary Education 5-11
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Helen Tiplady
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ITT3051P
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - School Experience Pgce2 Primary Education 5-11, Coursework: 100% SD - School Experience Pgce2 Primary Education 5-11, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11; Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11 (School Direct Salaried); Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11 (School Direct Training);
Description: This is an assessed placement undertaken by students in one school context. It is designed to support critical reflection on and evaluation of teaching and learning in the key stages for which students are being trained. It is also designed to develop an awareness of the skills and attitudes needed for entry to the teaching profession, through practical teaching. The module is designed to enable students to increase their understanding of the role of and the professional responsibilities of a KS1 and KS2 Primary teacher as well as continuing to develop secure subject pedagogical knowledge. Students will develop these skills through a process of observed practice, critical reflection and implementation with mentor support. To comply with regulatory requirements, this placement must ensure that students are able to demonstrate competence in all Teachers' Standards across KS1 and KS2. It must be completed in the alternate key stage to that in which the Placement 3 will be undertaken.
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ITT3053P – School Experience PGCE3 Primary Education 5-11
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Lucy Westley
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: ITT3052P
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SD - School Experience Pgce3 Primary Education 5-11 (School Direct), Coursework: 100% STD - School Experience Pgce3 Primary Education 5-11, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11; Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11 (School Direct Salaried); Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Education (Qts) 5-11 (School Direct Training);
Description: This is an assessed school or setting based placement undertaken by students in one school context. It is designed to provide opportunities for critical reflection on, and evaluation of teaching and learning in the key stages for which students are being trained. It is also designed to further develop a repertoire of skills necessary for entry to the teaching profession, through intensive practical teaching experience. The module is designed to enable students to increase their understanding of the role of and the professional responsibilities of a KS1 and KS2 Primary teacher. Students will develop these skills further through a process of observed practice, critical reflection and implementation with mentor support. This module will prepare the student for their early career professional development as a Newly Qualified Teacher by identifying suitable targets and support needed in their first teaching post. NB. To comply with regulatory requirements, this placement must ensure that students are able to demonstrate competence in all Teachers' Standards across KS1 and KS2. It must be completed in the alternate key stage to that in which the Placement 2 was undertaken.
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ITT3054 – Professional Studies
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Lucy Westley
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
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 enhance knowledge in effective professional practice through engaging with research, national priorities, curriculum expectations and professional development in preparation for employment as a primary school teacher.
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ITT3058P – School Experience Primary 3
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Helen Tiplady
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: ITT2046P and ITT2047P
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - School Experience Primary 3 (Work Based Learning), Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to enhance students? understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher and ability to show appropriate competence.
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ITT3060 – Curriculum Changemakers and Innovators
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Helen Caldwell
Credit Value: 10
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Curriculum Changemakers And Innovators, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is enhance students? understanding of curriculum development within primary education, informed by the University?s `Changemaker? strategy and principles.
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ITT3061 – Enhancing the Expert Primary School Teacher
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Helen Tiplady
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: ITT2049p
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STD - Enhancing The Expert Primary School Teacher, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to enhance their expertise as primary school teachers, and further devlelop their subject and pedagogical knowledge.
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ITT3066 – Enriching the Teaching of English
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Laura Devanny
Credit Value: 10
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: Level 5 Primary Education
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Enriching The Teaching Of English, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to consolidate and enrich students? subject knowledge, to develop expertise in pedagogical and assessment approaches in primary English andto apply critical thinking skills when considering the impact of national priorities upon the English curriculum.
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ITT4005 – Principal module — Research Project
Field: INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING
Co-ordinator: Laura Devanny
Credit Value: 30
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Principal Module -- Research Project, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to support students in undertaking a small scale research project relevant to the role of a primary school teacher. An independent review of the literature for the identified area of enquiry will take place. Following ethical approval, data will then be gathered in school or other educational settings and then analysed. Implications for own and other professionals' practice will then be identified.