Assessable learning outcomes:
That trainees should have a secure model for progression for both knowledge and understanding and the skills and processes of science. That trainees demonstrate the ability to provide differentiated learning experiences for children of all abilities. That trainees should demonstrate a research based approach to planning, teaching and assessing a sequence of lessons with appropriate use of ICT and due consideration for safety. That trainees should demonstrate a research based approach to their role in promoting learning through questioning and constructive feedback to children. That trainees should demonstrate the required level of subject knowledge for the science topics studied within this course.

Additional outcomes:
The module is designed to address the needs of trainees with respect to understanding how to teach effective practical science that will enable progression in pupils' learning, in order to meet the standards set out in Qualifying to Teach 02/02. The assessed outcomes will provide evidence of attainment towards the Standards for QTS within the context of primary science.

Outline content:
Opportunities and rewards of teaching primary science, exploiting and fostering young children's natural curiosity and considering how children learn in science. Developing skills in planning learning objectives to meet the requirements of statutory documents and taking safety issues into account. Planning, teaching and assessing practical science enquiries appropriate to children's stage of learning and skills in order to maintain motivation and promote inclusion. Developing questioning skills to offer constructive feedback to children in order to raise awareness of their own thinking.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
In centre based training this is through practical workshops, small discussion groups, short lecture sessions and self-study between sessions. Complementary school based tasks will contribute to the intended learning outcomes.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework:
A research based essay is set in each of Terms 5 and 8.

Relative percentage of coursework: 100%

Examinations: None

Requirements for a pass: 40%

Reassessment arrangements: A similar assignment set by a date decided by the Examinations Board.