We'll establish your subject knowledge and the teaching of English, mathematics, science and computing.

You'll get familiar with the level of subject knowledge necessary to teach key objectives across KS1 and KS2.

We'll also cover current national priorities in these subject areas, as identified by DfE and Ofsted.

You'll get an introduction to basic pedagogical theory for each subject area.

You'll also explore common teaching resources.

We work with school partners and evaluate a range of school policies and practices to inform the module content.

Reflect on the professional attributes of a teacher and your own academic and assessment expectations, making links between theory and practice. 

You'll get help to manage your time effectively using guided independent study time and to take responsibility for your professional and academic progress.

You'll have taught sessions exploring and evaluating professional practice issues.

These will include;

• principles of teaching: planning, learning and assessment
• child development
• teachers’ professional attributes and conduct

You'll be expected to reflect on the content of these sessions in terms of how they relate to your understanding and performance in other modules on the programme and to your experiences in school, including school-based training.

You'll explore the Foundation Subjects to develop the pedagogical skills and curriculum knowledge you need to teach across the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum subjects.

You'll get an introduction to curriculum knowledge and basic pedagogical approaches related to all subject areas.

You'll look at the way relationships between all curriculum subjects provide quality educational experiences in primary settings.

Build on your subject knowledge of teaching English, mathematics and science.

Get an understanding of subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches related to Physical Education.

We'll address national priorities in all subject areas, identified by DfE and Ofsted.

You'll develop your application of subject knowledge to plan, teach and assess individual lessons in each subject area.

You'll draw on practical experiences from Focus Day school visits to discuss and evaluate teaching and learning in each subject area in school settings.

Get an understanding of childhood, early socialisation and individual learning needs.

You'll examine the role of the teacher in creating and managing an effective learning environment.

Explore behaviours for learning and the implications for quality teaching and learning.

You'll consider how teachers can promote partnerships with colleagues, parents and other agencies.

You'll learn about the legal framework primary schools carry out their wider pastoral responsibilities in.

You'll also do professional learning visits to observe and evaluate practice in different learning environments.

We'll encourage you to reflect on and evaluate the impact of your learning on your professional practice.

Develop your subject knowledge and understanding in English, Mathematics, Science, Computing and PE, exploring teaching methods within each subject.

We'll address national priority areas and educational developments in each subject area.

Subject knowledge and understanding will underpin your capacity to plan and teach units of work, embedding assessments for formative and summative purposes as per relevant national frameworks and structures.

You'll get support to reflect on current practice in preparation for the assessment, and you'll seek to identify links and make connections between elements of the module.

Develop your own professional practice and build on your reflective practice.

You'll reflect on key theories about the teaching and learning of children, including current national priority areas.

You'll make links to teachers’ professional standards in learning behaviours, metacognition, differentiation, and assessment processes.

You'll also complete a placement in a setting outside mainstream classrooms.

You'll develop knowledge and understanding within a particular area of interest such as special school provision, museum education, outdoor learning, international learning and spiritual and cultural retreats.

Further develop your knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches and methods for teaching the full curriculum.

We'll cover current issues and evaluate sources relating to teaching and learning across foundation subjects.

You'll get a deeper understanding of pedagogical and assessment processes which underpin the high-quality delivery of foundation subjects.

You'll evaluate current approaches to curriculum-wide planning, teaching and assessing.

You'll also explore cross-curricular experiences, including outdoor learning.

Get an awareness of the barriers to learning experienced by children with identified specific additional needs.

These may be physical, medical, social/emotional/behavioural and linguistic, or specific learning needs such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, gifted and talented.

Learn how these may manifest themselves in the classroom.

You'll find out how to identify needs and evaluate approaches or interventions to support specific needs.

These include the role and responsibilities of the SENCo, the use of the Code of Practice for SEND, IEPs/IBPs, the role of the teacher and other adults, and specialists.

Carry out a small-scale enquiry and reflect on how this can influence your learning and development.

Get an introduction to the principles of evidence-based practice and the impact it can have on professional development for teachers and improved outcomes for children.

You'll link these principles to the role of practitioners as enquirers and the process of practitioner enquiry.

You'll get clear guidance on ethical requirements and expectations relating to Practitioner Enquiry.

You'll have to demonstrate how you'll meet these in your enquiry.

Develop a critical understanding of different curricular models and designs.

You'll critically evaluate alternative curriculum design models.

Taking a creative and critical approach to curriculum design, you'll consider cross-curricular elements and how this type of delivery can impact pupil progress and engagement.

You'll be expected to evaluate both practical and theoretical understandings of contemporary curriculum issues.

You'll independently carry out a small-scale research project and record your findings appropriately.

Develop your knowledge and understanding of ethical issues, carry out literature reviews, plan and conduct research, analyse evidence and draw conclusions.

You'll also critically evaluate the role of research in developing personal and professional practice.

Explore current and key issues affecting primary education.

Indicative content includes the changing nature of schools and the different types of schools in the UK system.

You'll synthesise international evidence on successful school systems and school reform.

You'll critically appraise different pedagogical models and interrogate the evidence of ‘high-quality teaching’ and the science of learning.

Get an understanding of what determines evidence-based teaching and how to embed research into your pedagogical toolkit.

We'll examine the role of teachers in the 21st century, enabling your development in critical reflection, professional learning and teacher leadership.