Module EDUC1571: Foundation Subjects in Primary Education 1

Department: Education

EDUC1571: Foundation Subjects in Primary Education 1

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• Introduction to the foundation subject curriculum and pedagogies.

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 foundation subjects through critical analysis of professional debate and educational research;
• To begin to develop an understanding of the foundation Primary National Curriculum subjects;
• To begin to explore pedagogical issues related to the teaching and learning of the foundation Primary National Curriculum subjects;
• To begin to develop an understanding of the implications for the teaching and learning of the foundation subjects in the primary classroom.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain key ideas related to foundation curriculum subjects in the primary setting;
• Describe and critique evidence and theory, key pedagogical approaches and curriculum design used in the teaching of the foundation subjects.

• 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 foundation subjects;
• Evaluate and critique evidence and theory and pedagogical approaches related to the teaching and learning of the foundation subjects.

• 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 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

• Seminars will be used as appropriate to support students in developing their critical understanding of the role of the teacher in the primary foundation subject classroom.
• All learning outcomes can be assessed appropriately via the assignment.
• The poster will include key pedagogical concepts, and highlight the integration of theory and practice, showing how research-informed strategies can be applied in classroom contexts. The poster will reference relevant guidance from current literature and policy. Use of diagrams, icons, or flowcharts can be used to support clarity and engagement.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Written formative feedback for a section/plan of the poster (up to 300 words) will be provided.

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.