Modules

Year 1 In your first year, you’ll explore how children learn and develop across key subjects including English, maths, science and computing, while gaining a strong foundation in teaching theory and practice and curriculum planning. You’ll begin your school-based training, applying theory to practice and developing your professional identity as a teacher. This year introduces the foundation subjects, giving you a broad understanding of the primary curriculum. Core modules Education Studies: How Children Learn English and Language Acquisition Exploring Learning and Teaching in Mathematics and Computing Teaching Primary Science Introducing the Foundation Subjects School Based Training 1 Year 2 In your second year, you’ll strengthen your teaching practice through extended school-based experience and deepen your understanding of how to support children’s learning in English, maths and the wider curriculum. You’ll explore inclusive education and curriculum design, with opportunities to specialise through a variety of option modules such as art and design, storytelling, PE, PSHE, science and humanities. These choices allow you to shape your learning around your interests and develop expertise in areas that matter most to you. Core modules Education Studies: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment Teaching English, Principled Practice and Current Policy Deepening Subject and Pedagogic Knowledge to Impact on Children's Mathematical Understanding Curriculum Design and Enhanced Practice in Foundation Subjects and RE School-based Training 2 Options* Developing Expertise in Teaching and Learning in Art and Design Story: How We Use Language to Imagine, Entertain and Understand Developing Curriculum Expertise in Primary History and Geography Developing Mathematical Thinking Developing Expertise in Primary Physical Education Developing Expertise in Primary Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Science, Scientists and Working Scientifically Final year In your final year, you’ll take a leading role in your school-based training, refining your teaching skills and preparing for life as a qualified teacher. You’ll carry out an independent research project based on a topic that interests you and explore current curriculum developments and educational issues to shape your professional identity. A wide selection of option modules – ranging from computing and English to outdoor learning, science, art and citizenship – gives you the chance to specialise and build confidence in areas that reflect your strengths and passions. Core modules Contemporary Curriculum Studies and Professional Development Education Studies: Leading Children’s Learning Individual Professional Project School-based Training 3 Options* Teaching Primary Computing Processes and Practice: Developing a Rationale for Art, Craft and Design in the Primary Classroom Contemporary Developments, Theories and Practices in Primary English Creative Curriculum Design in History or Geography Contemporary Issues in the Teaching and Learning of Primary Mathematics Developing Expertise in Citizenship Education and Religious Education Science Beyond the Classroom OAA and Swimming and Water Safety *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

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