Postgraduate Module Descriptor


ESCM004: Semi Specialist Science (Primary)

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level7
Credits30 ECTS Value15
Term(s) and duration

This module will run during term 1 (12 weeks), term 2 (12 weeks) and term 3 (12 weeks)

Academic staff

Miss Harriet White (Lecturer)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

Educational & Professional Studies module (EPSM000)

Primary Professional Learning module (EDUM034)

Primary Curriculum Studies module (EDUM033)

Available via distance learning

No

This module meets the central Government requirements in relation to the National Curriculum for Science, The Professional Standards for Qualified Teacher Status 2012, Ofsted, and other externally imposed requirements. The module will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence for you to teach science in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and to understand how it is taught in related phases. There is an emphasis within the module for peer support and developing you as a future subject leader in science. The module covers science in wider contexts beyond the classroom and it is hoped that you develop a longer-term view on effective teaching of science grounded in theory and practice. To take this module, you will normally need to possess an upper second class or first class Honours degree in a science or science related subjects. Good ‘A’ levels and a B profile in Mathematics, English and Science at GCSE.

Module created

19/12/2017

Last revised

10/08/2020