ED3CS2-Subject Knowledge and Methodology

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 20 [10ECTS credits]
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Spring
Module Convenor: E McCrum
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9

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Aims:
To give trainees a theoretical grounding in the key issues which affect teaching and learning in their Subject Method studies in both primary and secondary schools. Candidates will learn about practical teaching skills relevant to these issues and come to understand the links between theory and practice

Assessable learning outcomes:
A knowledge and understanding of the typical curricula and teaching arrangements in their chosen subject specialisim;
An understanding of the knowledge and experience children bring with them to the secondary school in relation to their chosen subject specialism;
A critical understanding of key issues affecting teaching and learning in their subject specialism, both in theory and in the context of schools;
An insight into the relationship between theory and classroom practice;
Practical teaching skills based on observation, experimentation and evaluation.

Additional outcomes:
Collaborative study skills, observation, analysis and evaluation, group work, oral and written communication skills

Outline content:
Issues explored will include, for example, key theories relating to the teaching and learning of the subject; National Curriculum requirements; the place of the subject in the KS3 Strategy; observation and evaluation skills; the development of teaching resources; unit and lesson planning; interactive and collaborative teaching strategies; differentiation and inclusion.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
In the University, students will participate in a series of workshops and seminars led by University staff and visiting speakers. They may also be involved in student led seminars. Thy will be expected to prepare for and take an active part in seminars. Students will observe classroom work and analyse their observations in the light of background reading which will include curriculum documentation and theoretical texts.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures
Tutorials/seminars	80	45
Practicals
Other contact (eg study visits)	Pre-course placement x 5days	Sch B placement x 19 days
Total hours	80	45
Number of essays or assignments	Pre-course placement report	1 essay
Other (eg major seminar paper)

Assessment:
Coursework
A critical and reflective report on the way the subject is represented in the curriculum and organisation of the primary school (S1H).
A 1500 word essay or equivalent (depending on subject variations) exploring an aspect of subject as a part of the school curriculum (S4H).
Relative percentage of coursework:
100
Examinations
None
Requirements for a pass
40%
Reassessment arrangements
Re-submission of report or tasks within two weeks.