Module EDUC1562: Core Subjects in Primary Education1

Department: Education

EDUC1562: Core Subjects in Primary Education1

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• To begin to develop an understanding of the key elements underpinning the core primary national curriculum subjects (English, mathematics and science) through critical analysis of professional debate and educational research.
• To begin to explore pedagogical issues related to teaching the core primary national curriculum subjects (English, mathematics and science).
• To begin to consider the issues involved in ensuring the effective provision for all children when teaching and learning the core Primary National Curriculum subjects; (English, mathematics and science).

Content

• To begin to develop knowledge and understanding of the Primary National Curriculum (DfE, 2013) and the values and assumptions which underpin it through the lens of the core subjects; English, mathematics and science through critical analysis of professional debate and educational research.
• To begin to develop an understanding of the core Primary National Curriculumcore subjects (; E(English, mathematics and science).
• To begin to explore pedagogical issues related to the teaching and learning of the core Primary National Curriculum subjects (English, mathematics and science).
• To begin to develop an understanding of the implications for the teaching and learning of English, mathematics and science, in the primary classroom.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain key ideas related to core curriculum subjects (English, mathematics and science) in the primary setting.
• Describe and critique key pedagogical approaches and curriculum design used in the teaching of the core subjects (English, mathematics and science).

• An informed and critical awareness of research in primary education which can enhance the effectiveness of the primary teacher.
• Identify ways to relate educational theory to practice in the teaching and learning of the core subjects (English, mathematics and science).
• Evaluate and critique pedagogical approaches related to the teaching and learning of the core subjects (English, mathematics and science).

• Communicate ideas, principles and theories effectively in written and oral form;
• Work collaboratively with peers;
• Work effectively as part of a team, on given tasks and activities;
• Engage in peer- and self-assessment;
• Manage time and work to deadlines;
• Construct and sustain a reasoned argument;
• Evaluate and make use of information from a variety of primary and secondary sources.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Lectures, workshops and seminars will be used as appropriate to support students in developing their critical understanding of the role of the teacher in the primary classroom.
• All learning outcomes can be assessed appropriately via the two assignments.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Formative feedback for a section/plan (up to 300 words) of the written assignment will be provided through written feedback. Formative feedback for the poster will be provided via peer-review.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University