Module EDUC48820: Pedagogy Practice Inquiry (PPI) (Primary)

Department: Education

EDUC48820: Pedagogy Practice Inquiry (PPI) (Primary)

Tied To

• X6KB14: Education (Primary)

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To undertake an analysis of educational research related to the subject-specific themes;
• To consider an issue of professional interest by critically reflecting upon appropriate research methods;
• To deepen knowledge and understanding of a subject-specific educational topic.

Content

• This module creates a critical link between PGCE students’ understanding of school-based practice, context and theory, and research and policy related to pedagogy (for example through the lens of lesson planning). It supports PGCE students in bridging the gap between practice and research, especially through understanding the research-teaching nexus, eventually to become research-informed and evidence-based practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

• A critical understanding of the educational ideas and philosophies relevant to Professional Standards in education;
• A critical understanding of the factors which affect teaching and learning in the classroom related to a subject-specific theme;
• A broad understanding of research methods and their application to education matters.

• The ability to analyse and evaluate educational research, and the ideas deriving from this research, applied in different contexts;
• The ability to identify and solve problems in specific educational contexts.

• Communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, to an advanced level;
• Learn independently;
• Reflect on their developing practice;
• Identify key developmental issues for their own practice through self-evaluation;
• Collect and organise evidence in an effective way;
• Apply their subject skills, knowledge and understanding, effectively and reflectively / reflexively in a contemporary school context.
• Engage in collaborative learning opportunities;
• To reflect and evaluate academic research and consider this in practice.

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

• This module will include direct teaching linked to the module assessment.
• Learning will be developed through discussion, reading, reflections on related theories and professional practice, the creation of a professional portfolio and academic writing, supported by tutors and peers.
• Assessment will provide the opportunity for students to present the extent to which they have understood and are able to engage critically with the themes and issues covered under the aims of the module, focusing on mathematics or English.
• The assessment will consist of a Critical Discussion (60%) and an Annotated Evidence Portfolio (40%).

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Preliminary summary and outline of the assignment above, with bibliography on reflective practice and professional development to indicate reading undertaken.