Module EDUM063 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EDUM063: Primary Subject and Curriculum Studies (School Direct)
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
The module introduces you to current thinking in Subject and Curriculum Studies in the context of teaching in your chosen Primary phase in a school in England. Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that key elements of the module will include:
- A subject knowledge audit at the start of the course linked to action planning for development of your subject and curriculum knowledge;
- Online learning resources including recorded lectures that will introduce you to topics relevant to your developing practice in the classroom, for example: behaviour management; pedagogy for teaching English as an Additional Language; working with Teaching Assistants; out of school learning; and working with other agencies.
- Directed tasks related to the content of the module and linked to your professional practice in school; and
- Seminars which create opportunities for you to explore, consolidate and deepen your understanding of these topics.
On the PGCE School Direct, you will learn and reflect on the skills and knowledge required by the programme’s credit-bearing and non-credit bearing modules throughout the year. You will need to think about the modules in relation to each other. To facilitate this, the learning and teaching activities and guided independent study described below are scheduled to occur across all three terms both in the context of your university taught course and in the context of your applied professional experience in schools.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | 222 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 10 | Completion of subject knowledge audits and writing action plans for development of subject and curriculum knowledge |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 48 | Interaction with online resources posted for the module in ELE that will include reading selected literature, accessing video clips and listening to recorded lectures |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 30 | Online seminars and follow up seminar activities |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Completion of directed tasks related to module content |
| Guided Independent Study | 172 | Independent reading and reflection, classroom observation and teaching experience while on placement in school |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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.
Allen J, et al (2012) Primary ICT: Knowledge, Understanding and Practice. 5th edition. Exeter, Learning Matters/Sage.
Arthur J, Grainger T. & Wray D (2010) Learning to Teach in the Primary School. 2nd edition. London, Routledge.
Capel, Leask and Turner (2016) Learning to Teach in the Secondary School. 7th edition. London, Routledge.
Dymoke, S. (ed) (2013) Reflective Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School. 2nd Edition. London. Sage.
Ellis, V. (ed) (2013) Learning and Teaching in Secondary Schools. 5th edition. London. Sage/Learning Matters.
Fautley, M. and Savage, J. (2007) Creativity in Secondary Education. Exeter. Learning Matters.
Hayes D (2009) Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools. Exeter, Learning Matters/Sage.
Littledyke M, Ross K and Lakin L (2013) Science Knowledge and Environment. 2nd edition. London, David Fulton/Routledge.
Medwell J, et al (2012) Primary English: Knowledge and Understanding (6th Edition). Exeter, Learning Matters/Sage.
Mooney C, et al (2012) Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice. 6th edition. Exeter, Learning Matters/Sage.
Petty, G. (2009) Teaching Today A Practical Guide. 4th edition. Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes.
Pritchard, A. (Nov. 2013) Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom. 3rd edition London. Routledge/David Fulton.
Proctor A, et al (2012) Learning to Teach in the Primary Classroom. London, Routledge.
Skinner, D. (2010) Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice. London. Continuum
Wallace B (2012) Teaching Thinking Skills across the Primary Curriculum. London, Routledge.
Wilson A (2009) Creativity in Primary Education. 2nd edition. Exeter, Learning Matters/Sage.
