Modules

Year 1 In your first year, you’ll explore how children learn and develop, gaining insights into key educational theories and practices across subjects like English, maths, science and computing. You’ll begin building your confidence in the classroom through school-based training, where you'll apply your learning and start developing your professional teaching identity. Alongside this, you’ll discover how to plan and teach a broad curriculum, including the foundation subjects, all within the context of current educational policy and inclusive practice. 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 continue developing your teaching practice through school-based training, while deepening your understanding of inclusive education and how to support diverse learners. Core modules will strengthen your subject knowledge in English, maths, science and the foundation subjects, with a focus on creative curriculum design and effective assessment. You’ll also choose from a range of option modules – such as PE, PSHE, art and design, history and geography or storytelling – so you can tailor your learning to your interests and build expertise in the areas you’re passionate about. 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 Primary Physical Education Developing Expertise in Primary Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Science, Scientists and Working Scientifically 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 Final year In your final year, you’ll take on greater responsibility in the classroom through your third school-based training and develop the confidence and autonomy needed for your teaching career. You’ll carry out a personal research project, explore contemporary curriculum developments and reflect on your educational philosophy and professional growth. You’ll also choose from a wide range of option modules – such as computing, English, science beyond the classroom, art and design, outdoor learning or citizenship and RE – so you can specialise in areas that inspire you to shape your future teaching practice. Core modules School Based Training 3 Individual Professional Project Contemporary Curriculum Studies and Professional Development Education Studies: Leading Children's Learning Options* Teaching Primary Computing Contemporary Developments, Theories and Practices in Primary English Creative Curriculum Design in History or Geography Processes and Practice: Developing a Rationale for Art, Craft and Design in the Primary Classroom Contemporary Issues in the Teaching and Learning of Primary Mathematics OAA and Swimming and Water Safety Developing Expertise in Citizenship Education and Religious Education Science Beyond the Classroom *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