BA (Hons) Primary Education

Module: 4PE007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to inspire and motivate student teachers, equipping them with a pedagogical understanding of how to teach English in the primary school and early years’ settings while developing their subject knowledge. Students will identify ideas and concepts that underpin teaching and learning theories and examine issues from a number of perspectives, demonstrating their understanding of the diverse needs of learners. Students will engage in independent reading allowing them to evaluate and reflect on their practice. Students will develop a secure knowledge and understanding of: the aims, principles, content and design of relevant curriculum documentation and guidance (e.g. the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage); how children’s learning in English can be affected by a range of factors, including their physical, intellectual, linguistic, social, cultural and emotional development. Students will be able to plan, teach and evaluate literacy lessons in the primary classroom and/or early years’ settings; and evaluate their own practice and that of other practitioners to improve their teaching and the children’s learning in English. Students will be able to consider learning theories and relate this to effective learning and teaching in English; communicate effectively and accurately (at appropriate levels in oral, visual and written forms) with children, colleagues, parents and carers; confidently organise teaching and learning resources such as children’s literature and understand how to use this effectively in the classroom.

Module: 4PE009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to prepare trainees to teach mathematics in primary education and early years by ensuring students acquire secure subject, pedagogical and curricular knowledge appropriate to the phase of their course. It will also introduce trainees to assessment methods relevant to primary education (3-11). The module will provide a secure knowledge and understanding of the subject content as set out in current curriculum documents as it applies to the three stages of primary education. The module aims to introduce key concepts such as ‘mastery’ approaches to teaching and will also make connections with other Yr 1 modules (such as Professional Studies) by examining how key components, such as assessment or planning, relate to mathematics.

Module: 4PE008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will provide students with an introduction to the attitudes, skills and knowledge that support a rich and investigative approach to teaching and learning science in both Early Years’ and Primary settings. The module will allow the students to develop their own subject knowledge whilst also considering effective pedagogy to encourage learners to explore, enquire and find answers to their questions. Through studying the underpinning concepts within the subjects of chemistry, biology and physics students will develop their own confidence and enthusiasm for teaching Primary, Early Years’ and Foundation stage curriculums. A strong focus of this module is practical investigation and this element will be a major part of the sessions. Throughout sessions students will develop an understanding of children’s misconceptions and the need to assess children’s prior understanding to address misconceptions effectively. Students will consider how planning and assessment opportunities can further pupils’ understanding and development of investigative skills.

Module: 4PE010

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to provide students with the key concepts and subject knowledge of a range of identified wider curriculum subjects. It will examine the statutory curriculum requirements and appropriate teaching strategies for these subjects in primary schools. The module will introduce students to methods of planning, delivering, and assessing in the named wider curriculum subjects, enabling students to think critically and evaluate a range of resources and activities. There will be opportunities for students to link theory to practice and reflect upon their experiences in the classroom.

Module: 4PE011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

In this module you will gain an introduction to study in Higher Education, focussing on study skills and academic writing. A brief introduction to the history, philosophy and sociology of primary education is followed by a more in-depth consideration of child development, classroom organisation and behaviour management. The module will enable you to understand how schools and early years settings are organised and the structure and balance of the curriculum in the early and primary years. You will consider how to undertake your role to facilitate learning and ensure children are healthy, safe and encouraged to make positive contributions to society.

Module: 4PE012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This is the first of four main school placements which the student teacher undertakes during the BA (Hons) in Primary Education course. During this first supervised teaching experience student teachers will be given the opportunity to: observe good practice in teaching across the full range of subjects, but with emphasis on the core subjects; undertake school-based activities set by university moderating tutors; work with small groups and individual pupils of all abilities in order to gain insight into pupil differences in learning, motivation, etc.; plan and co-teach lessons with the class teacher; plan and teach lessons independently; discuss progress and set targets with the mentor.

Module: 5PE014

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module builds on the Year 1 maths module (4PE009) and its purpose is to develop further subject, pedagogical and curricular knowledge and understanding which underpins teaching and learning of Mathematics. There is a greater emphasis on the mathematics taught in KS2 but all age phases are examined. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of national documentation, planning, assessment and suggested teaching approaches (such as mastery). Students will be expected to develop their understanding of theory and practice in relation to classroom teaching, showing understanding at both a relational and instruction level. The module will specifically support students in developing more robust teaching strategies and will also help them consider the needs of specific groups of students, such as those with SEND, those who have EAL and those who may be designated as ‘gifted’.

Module: 5PE013

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module builds on Year 1 English (4PE007) and continues to build on student teachers’ knowledge, skills and understanding. Subject knowledge and theory continue to be a strong aspect of the module but there is more emphasis on practice and pedagogy. Student teachers will analyse and critically evaluate their developing pedagogical practices, and the methodological approaches of other professionals to teaching English. There will be opportunities to discuss, debate, present and practice in and on a wide range of skills and subject knowledge, including micro teaches and practical sessions. Student teachers are expected to be able to demonstrate a sensitivity for, and an ability to respond to, the diverse needs of learners and play an active role in developing praxes to meet the needs of all children and their individual differences in their classrooms, schools and wider society. As well as continuing student teachers' learning journeys in systematic synthetic phonics and their developing pedagogies for use in the literate classroom, there are emphases on the use of language as a tool of communication, digital literacy, performance, personalisation and inclusion. There are also focuses on the development of reading and writing, from children’s first steps in these through to independence and mastery in these skills.

Module: 5PE015

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

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This module will enable students to realise the importance and benefits of subject enhancement through opportunities to learn outside the classroom. The students will engage with a variety of principles and philosophies in relation to learning beyond the classroom

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