Module EPSM000 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EPSM000: Educational and Professional Studies
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
All lectures are normally underpinned by the Ten Key Principles of Effective Pedagogy from the TLRP (Teaching and Learning Research Programme). The lead lectures include:
- National policy frameworks;
- Theories of children’s learning and development;
- Pedagogy – choices in theory and practice;
- preparing to teach learners from a Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Background;
- Creativity in Primary Education;
- Child Development;
- The importance of informal learning to children’s educational development;
- Addressing Gender and Social Class Inequalities in Primary Schools;
- Provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND);
- English as an Additional Language (EAL);
There are additional lectures which address other generic aspects of professional development, e.g.:
- Child protection and Safeguarding;
- The Exeter Model of Education;
- Behaviour Management etc.
- Seminar days and workshop activities and other events will provide additional learning opportunities e.g. Employability, NQT year etc.
Further extension will be provided through the Professional Studies element of school-based work
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | 268 | 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 | 9 | 9 x 1 hour Lead lectures |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 9 | 9 x 1hr seminars to discuss and explore in more detail the issues raised in the lead lectures |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 8 | 8 x 1 hour additional lectures |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 6 | 3 x 2 hour seminar day lectures and seminars |
| Guided independent study | 60 | reading for seminars |
| Guided independent study | 80 | preparation and writing of formative and summative assignments |
| Guided independent study | 50 | school placement framework tasks |
| Guided independent study | 78 | school placement planning and evaluations |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence based teaching: Behaviour Management (Poster) | A2 poster | 1-14 | Verbal and written feedback |
| Raising Pupils Aspirations: Directed Task to probe childrens knowledge of and perceptions about going to University. | Notes and analysis of childrens responses (1,000 words). | 5,7-9,11,13,15 | Verbal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 3: Theoretical & conceptual exploration of a key issue in primary education | 100 | 4,000 words | 1-15 | Written feedback |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 3: Theoretical & conceptual exploration of a key issue in primary education | Part 3: Theoretical & conceptual exploration of a key issue in primary education | 1-15 | 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 Discipline-level Assessment, Progression & 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 have your mark recorded at the APAC as a fail mark. You will then be referred to the College-level APAC 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 next assessment meeting following any successful resubmission (normally held in December).
If a specialist assignment is deemed to be a Fail by the APAC, the mark obtained on resubmission will be capped at 50%.
