Modules

Year 1 Core modules: The Evidence Informed Primary Teacher: Developing the Practice will help you develop an understanding of the Primary National Curriculum Framework and the key concepts underpinning primary learning. You will review relevant policy and legal requirements, and develop a critical appreciation of Foundation subject delivery in the primary context. Shifting the Focus: From the ‘Three Rs’ to the ‘Three Cs’ develops your understanding of the key elements underpinning the primary curriculum and strengthen your knowledge of their connections. You will examine ways in which the core curriculum is taught and consider the issues involved in ensuring effective provision of the National Curriculum for all children. Examples of optional modules: Historical and Philosophical Ideas of Education Intercultural and International Education Foundations of Psychology in Education Disability and Educational Needs: What’s so ‘Special’ about SEND? Year 2 Core modules: The Evidence Informed Primary Teacher: Enhancing Expertise enables you to develop a deeper understanding of the Primary National Curriculum Framework and the key concepts underpinning primary approaches to teaching. You will evaluate Foundation subject delivery and explore alternative curricula design and delivery methods. The Three Cs: Criticality, Concepts and Curriculum further develops your understanding of the key elements underpinning the primary curriculum and strengthens your knowledge of their connections. You will explore issues involved in ensuring effective provision of the National Curriculum for all children, including contemporary influences and initiatives. Educational Research Methods will help you understand the purposes and implications of educational research. You will develop a critical appreciation of the different ways in which research can be carried out in education, and learn how to assess the quality of educational research. Examples of optional modules: Cultural Identity, Interculturality and Education Constructions of Childhood Assessing Education Learning and Development in Childhood Disability and Educational Needs: Impairment, Empowerment and Education Year 3 (Year 4 if undertaking a placement or year abroad) Double Dissertation: Disciplinary Contexts of Education. For your dissertation you will undertake an extended, independent piece of research with an appropriate educational focus. The dissertation is an opportunity to bring together all the skills, knowledge and understanding gained on the course into one in-depth piece of work. Beyond the Three Cs: An Adventure in Primary Pedagogy gives you a rich and connected understanding of the primary curriculum, and an understanding of progression beyond primary phase. You will have the chance to develop your critical awareness of effective provision of the National Curriculum for all children. Future Leaders will deepen and extend your knowledge and understanding of the role of the subject leader within the primary school. You will engage with the challenges of leadership and how to work with colleagues effectively to support them in teaching across the curriculum. You will also be introduced to important current initiatives and curriculum legislation.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Primary