Module EDUC2471: Foundation Subjects in Primary Education 2

Department: Education

EDUC2471: Foundation Subjects in Primary Education 2

Tied To

• X101: Primary Education
• X102: Primary Education (with Year Abroad)
• X103: Primary Education (with Placement Year)

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To develop and strengthen trainees' knowledge and understanding of the foundation subject curriculum and pedagogies.

Content

• To build and 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 build and develop an understanding of the foundation Primary National Curriculum subjects;
• To build and explore pedagogical issues related to the teaching and learning of the foundation Primary National Curriculum subjects;
• To build and 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 will 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.