Modules

In your first year, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of Primary Education, including child development, the curriculum framework, and effective classroom management. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the importance of learning through a child-led, experiential approach. In addition, you will understand the context of curriculum development as well as identify how communities, families and schools influence teaching and learning. The Learner: who am I teaching? (20 credits) Leading the Learning (with QTS): what, how and why am I teaching? 1 (30 credits) Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? 1 (20 credits) Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? 1 (20 credits) Developing professional literacy, numeracy and digital competence (20 credits) Welsh in Professional Practice (10 credits) Qualified Teacher Status Pathway 1 (0 credits) Year two deepens your understanding of core professional issues such as behaviour management, special educational needs, and diverse learning styles. You’ll enhance your professional attributes, taking on more teaching responsibilities and refining your skills in reflective practice and critical thinking. Leading the Learning (with QTS): what, how and why am I teaching? 2 (30 credits) Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? 2 (20 credits) Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? 2 (20 credits) The Learner: who am I teaching? 2 (20 credits) Qualified Teacher Status Pathway 2 (0 credits) Welsh in Professional Practice 2 (10 credits) Optional Deepening Practice: Additional Learning Needs – Inclusive Practice (20 credits) Deepening Practice: Reading and Children’s Literature (20 credits) Deepening Practice: Science and Technology (20 credits) Deepening Practice: Health and Wellbeing (20 credits) In your final year, you will consolidate your learning by taking further responsibility for a class, focusing on key stages one and two. Advanced modules will cover innovative teaching strategies, resilience, and creativity. You’ll be thoroughly prepared to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and embark on a successful teaching career in Wales and beyond. Leading the Learning (with QTS): what, how and why am I teaching? 3 (20 credits) Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? 3 (20 credits) Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? 3 (30 credits) The Learner: who am I teaching? 3 (20 credits) Welsh in Professional Practice 3 (10 credits) Optional Deepening Practice: Additional Learning Needs – Inclusive Practice (20 credits) Deepening Practice: Mathematics and Numeracy (20 credits) Deepening Practice: Expressive Arts (20 credits) Deepening Practice: Humanities Area of Learning and Experience (20 credits)

Assessment method

The programme design provides the opportunity for assessments to be closely related to classroom practice and draw upon evidence gained from personal experience. This approach further establishes the links between intellectual and experiential learning. For example, students will be required to design, conduct, evaluate and share a close-to-practice research project which will directly impact on learners. Whenever possible, assignments will be submitted and marked electronically to facilitate timely and effective feedback. Assessment components include written assignments, a digital poster, portfolios, an individual video and a research project.

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