Postgraduate Module Descriptor


EEDM009: Semi Specialist English (Primary)

This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

The module introduces students to current thinking in the teaching of English and develops students’ pedagogic and academic subject knowledge in the wider field of English education.  

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that key elements of the module will include:

English seminar programme covering: drama games to foster class cohesion; use of role play ; how to plan for learners with EAL, including minority EAL contexts; grammar and writing research; planning for poetry; creative approaches to literacy; using the visual arts to plan for literacy; ); planning for cross-curricular English); the role of the subject leader in the twenty-first century, including planning for whole school assessment.

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching ActivitiesGuided independent studyPlacement / study abroad
512490

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities33Practical classes and workshops: English Pedagogy & theory workshops; Peer Teaching and Subject Support Groups
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities8Seminar days
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities9Pathway activities
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities1Tutorials with academic tutor
Guided independent study40Reading set texts
Guided independent study50Wider reading
Guided independent study22Web based activities
Guided independent study35Seminar/Workshop prep/follow up
Guided independent study12Peer teaching activity
Guided independent study30Learning support group preparation
Guided independent study60Coursework assignment preparation

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).

Other Learning Resources

https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/

http://www.literacyshed.com/

https://www.pobble.com/