Overview

This module focuses on developing student teachers’ subject-specific pedagogical expertise within the framework of the Curriculum. It supports the critical understanding and practical application of teaching strategies, curriculum design, assessment, and reflective practice within the subject.

The focus is on developing a deep and reflective understanding of how subject pedagogy aligns with the curriculum and how student teachers can plan, assess, and teach in ways that foster authentic and meaningful learning experiences.

•Subject pedagogical knowledge in relation to the principles and four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales, including authentic learning design for secondary-age students •Progression in subject learning, including schemes of work and curriculum planning across progression steps •Assessment in subject contexts, including formative and summative approaches, feedback, and alignment with progression •Cross-curricular skills in subject teaching, including literacy, numeracy, and digital competence, to support and extend subject knowledge •Research and reflective practice, including engagement with subject-specific theory, evidence-based inquiry, and professional reflection in line with the Curriculum for Wales for 11-18 year old students.

Assessment Strategy

Threshold (C) All learning outcomes will have been met to a satisfactory level. Knowledge and understanding of the module content will be supported by a satisfactory range of theory, practice and research literature. Candidates will have demonstrated satisfactory evidence of critical analysis when reflecting on teaching and learning. Students will have developed their study skills to a satisfactory standard and will be able to communicate to a satisfactory standard in a professional and academic context.

Good (B) Most learning outcomes will have been met to a good level. Excellence in some learning outcomes may balance satisfactory attainment in others. A good knowledge and understanding of the module content will be supported by a good range of theory, practice and research literature. Candidates will provide good critical analysis when reflecting on a significant range of teaching and learning styles. Students will have developed their study skills to a good standard and will be able to communicate to a good standard in a professional and academic context.

Excellent (A) Most learning outcomes will have been met to an excellent level and all learning outcomes will be at least good. A deep knowledge and understanding of the module content will be supported by an extensive range of theory, practice and research literature. Candidates will provide excellent critical analysis when reflecting on a wide range of teaching and learning styles. Students will have developed their study skills to an excellent standard and will be able to communicate to an excellent standard in a professional and academic context.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evidence a secure understanding of secondary subject-specific pedagogies aligned with the Curriculum.

• Engage critically with secondary subject-specific educational research and theoretical frameworks to inform professional practice.

• Plan and deliver subject-specific schemes of learning that reflect progression and authenticity in line with secondary subject pedagogy