Module EHUM009 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EHUM009: Semi Specialist Humanities (Primary)
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
The module introduces students to current thinking in the teaching of humanities and develops students’ pedagogic and academic subject knowledge in the wider field of humanities education.
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that key elements of the module I will include: education theories related to good humanities learning and teaching; progression of graphicacy skills; humanities learning and teaching in out of school contexts (e.g. coastal fieldwork; using museums); using primary and secondary evidence to interpret the past; links with sustainable development and citizenship; a focus on a non-European History study unit; making effective use of assessment in the humanities; use of fictional texts to support humanities learning and teaching; the role of the coordinator.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 249 | 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 | 33 | Practical classes and workshops: History and Geography Pedagogy & theory workshops; Fieldwork and Peer Teaching |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 8 | Seminar Days |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 9 | Specialist pathway activities such as coastal fieldwork and using museums |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 1 | Tutorials with academic tutor |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Reading set texts |
| Guided independent study | 50 | Wider reading |
| Guided independent study | 22 | Web-based activities |
| Guided independent study | 35 | Seminar/workshop preparation and follow up |
| Guided independent study | 12 | Peer teaching activity preparation |
| Guided independent study | 30 | Learning support group preparation |
| Guided independent study | 60 | Coursework assignment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Geographical Association http://www.geography.org.uk
Historical Association http://www.history.org.uk/
Nuffield Primary History http://www.primaryhistory.org/aboutus/
Geography teacher training http://www.geocapabilities.org
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 assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist reading task: Research paper critique | 750 words | 1,11,13 | Verbal (group tutorial) |
| Written assignment: Literature review Using research, policy & theory to explore a question. | 1,750 words | 1, 3, 4,7,11 | Written 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.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist written assignment: Research Based Enquiry, to include scheme of work and resources | 100 | 5,000 words | 1-12, 14 | Written feedback |
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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 assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment: Research Based Enquiry | Specialist written assignment: Research Based Enquiry, to include a scheme of work or 6 lesson plans | 1-12, 14 | See 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 1st 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 meeting 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%.
