Primary Education (Initial Teacher Training)

Anglia Ruskin University
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  • Life here is excellent. I love going on placement once a week and the lectures are very interesting. I would recommend my uni for anyone studying to be a teacher.
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Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Cambridge

  • Duration

    3 Years

This degree will prepare you to be a Primary School Teacher working with children in the age range 5 -11 years. The main aims of this degree are: To develop your theoretical, and practical understanding of primary education and its contemporary issues. To enable you to meet current professional standards as a practising teacher, delivering Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 Curriculum.

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Location

Start date

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire )
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Cambridge Campus, East Road, CB1 1PT

Start date

On request

About this course

Non-Academic Conditions: 2 weeks recent Primary School experience, CRB Checks required, Interviews, Occupational Health clearance required
GCSE(s) Required: GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C or above

We welcome applications from International and EU students. There are country-specific entry requirements.

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4.0
  • Life here is excellent. I love going on placement once a week and the lectures are very interesting. I would recommend my uni for anyone studying to be a teacher.
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  • Great amount of opportunities to meet new people.
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Anonymous

4.5
01/01/2017
What I would highlight: Life here is excellent. I love going on placement once a week and the lectures are very interesting. I would recommend my uni for anyone studying to be a teacher.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jade

3.5
17/01/2016
What I would highlight: Great amount of opportunities to meet new people.
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Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Primary
  • Initial Teacher
  • Teaching
  • Mathematics
  • Child Behaviour
  • School
  • IT Development
  • Teaching Methods
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Child care

Course programme

Course overview

You will explore the different ways in which children develop and learn, and how you can support this process. You will examine professional values, classroom organisation and management. Key themes integral to your studies will include working with parents and other professionals, creativity, equality, inclusion, and ICT.

You will reflect on strategies for learning and teaching, and develop your subject knowledge, as well as considering the latest policies and initiatives. Course content will cover the full range of primary subjects.

Over the course you will complete 24 weeks practical teaching experience in school. Placements will be in three different schools, where you will be supported by a supervisor from our University and a trained school-based mentor. Strong links with schools within our region allow us to provide excellent training placements.

In your third year you will have the opportunity to develop your interest in a particular curriculum area, and to undertake a detailed investigation into an area of interest related to primary education. Throughout your course we will support your development as an inspired, and inspiring teacher.

MODULE GUIDE

Year one core modules

  • Understanding Teaching and Learning in the Primary Classroom
  • Communication and Language
  • Developing Children's Reading
  • Concepts in Mathematics and Science
  • Teaching Mathematics and Science
  • Introducing the Foundation Curriculum

Year two core modules

  • Creative Literacies and Developing Creativity in the Curriculum
  • Themes in Education
  • Developing the Foundation Curriculum
  • Extending the Foundation Curriculum
  • Extending Learning in Mathematics/Science/Literacy

Year three core modules

  • Special Study
  • Inclusion
  • Major Project: Professional Development and Leadership
  • Major Project: Teacher as Researcher

Assessment

Assessment is carried out via module assignments, evaluation of practical teaching within schools, and production of a Professional Development Portfolio. Module assessment takes various forms, which have been carefully designed to provide you with a variety of ways of reaching success.

Dedication: Full-time.

Additional information

Comments: Work placements: You will have a four-week school experience placement in Year 1, a four-week placement in Year 2, and a seven-week placement in Year 3. Each placement will be in a different school.
Career opportunities: On successful completion of this award you will be recommended for Qualified Teacher status. Our graduates are very well placed to apply for jobs in our partnership schools, and other schools within the region. We have a very high employment rate from primary teacher training. This degree is specifically required to meet the requirements of teaching professionals at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (5-11 years). Other career options may include social work, educational psychology, and other school-based careers, such as careers advisers and bursars.

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