Postgraduate Module Descriptor


EEDM009: Semi Specialist English (Primary)

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 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/

How this Module is Assessed

In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.

Formative Assessment

A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.

Form of assessmentSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Specialist reading task: Research paper critique1000 words1,10,12,13Verbal (group tutorial)
Written assignment: Literature review Using research, policy & theory to explore a question.1,500 words 1,2,6-12,14Written feedback

Summative Assessment

A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.

CourseworkWritten examsPractical exams
10000

...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.

Form of assessment% of creditSize of the assessment (eg length / duration)ILOs assessedFeedback method
Written assignment: Research Based Enquiry1005,000 words1-12,14Written feedback

Re-assessment

Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.

Original form of assessmentForm of re-assessmentILOs re-assessedTimescale for re-assessment
Written assignment: Research Based EnquiryWritten assignment: Research Based Enquiry (5,000 words)1-12,14See notes below.

Re-assessment notes

If a submitted assignment is deemed to be a Fail, you will be given feedback outlining what needs to be done to bring the assignment to a pass standard and one opportunity for resubmission will be allowed.

You can choose to resubmit a failed assignment ‘in year’ (i.e. before the final PGCE Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee (APAC) in July).). The resubmission would normally be made 4 weeks after receiving feedback on the first submission. Alternatively, you may opt to go to the PGCE Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee with the fail mark. You will then be referred to the College level Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee who will confirm the conditions for resubmission of the work. Normally the resubmission should be by 1 st September. You should discuss these options with your tutor.

Note: if you choose the second option, the award of PGCE will be delayed until the Assessment, Progression and Awarding

Committee following any successful resubmission (normally held in December).

If an assignment is deemed to be a Fail, the mark obtained on resubmission will be capped at 50%.