Run by School of Educational Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1 & 2

Organiser: Mrs Gwawr Williams

This module aims to:

the module aims to ensure that ATs begin to develop their knowledge and understanding of: • the curriculum content • relevant scholarly theory and pedagogy • health and safety • societal and cultural diversity • the locality/Cynefin, Wales and the World

A. Health and Well-being Enhance subject knowledge of:

• physical well-being: • mental and emotional well-being • social and cultural influences

Develop an understanding of the importance of: • a positive whole school ethos • personal values, self-esteem, confidence and motivation • how to improve one’s health and physical competence e.g. through story

B. Humanities Enhance subject knowledge of: • people, place, time and belief • historical, geographical, religious, economic and societal factors • their locality/cynefin, Wales and the wider world

Develop an understanding of the importance of: • discovering how their personal story is part of a wider picture of the past and present • asking questions about human experiences in the past and present, at local, national and global levels • story as a means of developing knowledge, emotional intelligence and ethical awareness

threshold

Threshold 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.

excellent

Excellent 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

good

Good 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.

1. Demonstrate subject specific knowledge and skills related to Health and Well-being/Humanities

2. Understand the importance of enquiry based learning

3. Become aware of effective pedagogical practice

4. Understand health and safety issues in a range of contexts and how to address such issues

5. Identify the essential aspects of Health and Well-being/the Humanities and how these areas are being supported through the curriculum

6. Reflect effectively on your practice, relating it to pedagogical theory

Type	Name	Description	Weight
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION	PIE CORBETT STORY-TELLING STRATEGY		50.00
ESSAY	USING STORIES TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS		50.00

		Hours
Tutorial	The principal methods of learning and teaching will be small group or individual tutorials. During non-contact time, Associate Teachers will be expected to carry out reading and directed tasks in preparation for tutorials. Sessional and tutorial support where necessary will target underperformance.	2
Lecture	The principal methods of learning and teaching will be lectures. During non-contact time, Associate Teachers will be expected to carry out reading and directed tasks in preparation for subsequent sessions. They will also be expected to engage in auditing and tracking of their subject knowledge development.	30
Private study	Personal study time as appropriate to meeting the learning outcomes of the module.	151
Workshop	The principal methods of learning and teaching will be workshop and seminars . During non-contact time, Associate Teachers will be expected to carry out reading and directed tasks in preparation for subsequent sessions. They will also be expected to engage in auditing and tracking of their subject knowledge development. Formative testing of vital areas of pure subject knowledge will also take place.	16
Private study	Computation Thinking 1 - STEP. (Coding software element delivered here)	1

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
• Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
• Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
• Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in

• That they have effective oral and written communication skills in their college work and with pupils and professional colleagues in schools;
• That they can present and explain effectively to peer groups including school pupils;
• That they can use ITC effectively to support teaching and learning and their wider professional role.
• That they have effective numeracy skills in order to fulfil their professional role.
• That they have information and a sound understanding of the Primary Curriculum;
• That they know and understand the aims and guidelines of the National Curriculum (Key Stage 2) and The Foundation Phase Framework;
• That they understand their responsibilities under SEN Code of Practice for Wales and know how to seek advice from experts on less common forms of special educational needs.
• That they set demanding teaching and learning objectives relevant to all learners in their classes and use those teaching and learning objectives for lesson planning, and lesson follow-ups with appropriate differentiation for learners;
• That they choose and prepare resources, and plan to organise them safely and effectively, giving consideration to learners' interests, their language and cultural backgrounds, with the assistance of support staff when appropriate.
• That they take part in teaching teams, and contribute to them, according to what is appropriate to the school. That they plan, where applicable, for the deployment of an extra adult to support the learning of children and young people.
• That they make appropriate use of a range of monitoring and assessment strategies to evaluate learners' progress towards planned teaching objectives, and use that information to improve their own planning and teaching.
• That they identify more able and talented learners and provide them with support;
• That they systematically record pupils' progress and successes, in order to provide evidence of the range of their work, their progress and achievement over time. That they use this to support learners in reviewing their own progress and to illuminate planning.
• That they can teach the skills, information and understanding required or expected in relation to the curriculum for learners in the age range which they have been trained to teach and how they are relevant to the age range they were trained to teach making appropriate use of the Welsh Curriculum for learners aged 7 - 14;
• That they adapt their teaching in order to meet needs of learners, including the more able and talented, and those with special educational needs. That they can receive guidance by an experienced teacher when appropriate.
• That they can support those learning Welsh or English if that is the language in which they are being educated and is different to the language, or to the language form of their home, with the support of an experienced teacher when appropriate.
• That they give consideration to various interests, experiences and successes of every pupil they teach in order to help learners' progression.
• That they organise and manage teaching and learning time effectively.
• That they organise and manage the physical teaching environment, the equipment, materials, books and other resources safely and effectively, with the help of support staff when appropriate.
• That they can take responsibility for teaching a class or classes over a continuous and substantial period of time. That they can teach across the age range for which they were trained.
• That they can identify and respond effectively to matters relating to social inclusion and equal opportunities when they arise in the classroom, including challenging stereotypical opinions, and challenging bullying or harassment by following the policy and relevant procedures.
• That they take appropriate opportunities to teach sustainable development and global citizenship education in all relevant aspects of their teaching.
• That they can critically analyse information from research and other forms of evidence;
• That they can combine information from a number of sources in order to understand theory and practice;
• That they can critically reflect on the values and principles which are the basis of primary education, develop viewpoints, attitudes and personal practice;
• That they are reflective, with the ability in their areas of study and teaching to analyse, synthesise, apply and manage, and evaluate professional methods and practices;

Reading list

Catling, S., & Riley, T. (2009). Achieving QTS: Teaching Primary Geography. Exeter, United Kingdom: Learning Matters.

Clark, M. & Tucker, S. (ed.). (2010). Early Childhoods in a Changing World. Stoke-on- Trent, United Kingdom: Trentham.

Cooper, H., Rowley, C., & Asquith, S. (Eds.). (2006). Geography 3-11: a guide for teachers. London, United Kingdom: David Fulton

Cooper, H. (2012). History 5 – 11: a guide for teachers. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.

Cooper, H. (2012). Teaching History Creatively. London, United Kingdom: Routledge

Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. (2015). Learning Outside the Classroom. Retrieved from www.lotc.org.uk

Edwards, M. (2015). Global childhoods. St Albans, United Kingdom: Critical Publishing.

Erriker, C. (2010) Primary Religious Education. Oxon: Routledge Press

Garner, W., & Pickford, T. (2012) Connections: Integrating ICT into Geography. Llundain:The Geographical Association

Grigg, R., & Hughes, S. (2013) Teaching Primary Humanities. Harlow: Pearson

Hoodless, P. (2008). Teaching History in Primary Schools. Exeter, United Kingdom: Learning Matters

Howard, C.(2009) Investigating Artefacts in Religious Education. Norwich: Religious and Moral Education Press

Joyce, R. (2012). Outdoor learning: Past and present. Maidenhead, United Kingdom: Open University Press

Lowndes, J. (2012). The Complete Multifaith Resource for Primary Religious Education Ages 4-7 London, United Kingdom: David Fulton

Nuffield Foundation History Project. (2011). Lessons and Exemplars. Retrieved from the Historical Association website: www.history.org.uk/resources/primary_resources_129.html

Peacock, G., Wright, D., Johnsey, R., & Sharp, J. (2014). Primary science: knowledge and understanding. (7th ed.). Exeter, United Kingdom: Learning Matters.

Pickford, T. (ed.). (2009). Get Global! Integrating the Global Dimension into the Primary School Curriculum. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom: Trentham.

Pickford, T., Garner, W. & Jackson, E. (2013). Primary Humanities: Learning through Enquiry. London, United Kingdom: SAGE

Sustainable Schools Alliance. (2014). Sustainable Schools. Retrieved from the SSA website: http://sustainable-schools-alliance.org.uk

Journals

RE Today

Journal of the Geographical Association

Primary History

Compulsory in courses:

• X131: BA Primary Education year 1 (BA/PREQTS)