Postgraduate Module Descriptor


EDUM034: Primary Professional Learning

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

This is not a taught module and there is no explicit syllabus. The co-required modules provide taught sessions and tutorials to support learning. The evidence presented in the IDP will be compiled during the taught university course and 24 weeks of school-based work experience in two different primary schools.  

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
0300600

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

CategoryHours of study timeDescription
Placement600A range of learning activities including: classroom observations and teaching; tutorials including discussion about professional learning; written critical reflection on progress towards achieving the required professional standards; and written action plans for further development.
Guided independent study300Self-directed reading related to classroom practice; Critical reflection on professional learning

Online Resources

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

see PGCE Primary courses on ELE (http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/)

Indicative Reading List

This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.

There are no explicit learning resources although students may use resources available and suggested for the three accompanying modules in the Primary PGCE programme.