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Programme Specification

PGCE Education (Social Science)

Academic Year 2022/23

A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.

Programme Title PGCE Education (Social Science) Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Programme Code EDU-PGC-SS UCAS Code HECoS Code 100512 - Secondary teaching - 100
ATAS Clearance Required No
Mode of Study Full Time
Type of Programme Postgraduate Length of Programme Full Time - 1 Academic Year
Total Credits for Programme 60
Exit Awards available No

Institute Information

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

Quality Code
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code

Higher Education Credit Framework for England
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england

Level 7

Subject Benchmark Statements
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf

Accreditations (PSRB)

No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

N/A

Programme Specific Regulations

The course extends over 36 weeks, 24 of which are spent in schools. The outline is as follows:

Induction week
1 week in primary school
7 weeks in Queen's
11 weeks in post-primary school (1)
4 weeks in Queen's
12 weeks in post-primary school (2)
1 week in Queen’s.


See Student Handbook for full details.

The Queen's based parts of the course can be sub-divided as follows:

Subject-based work (seminars, groups, micro-teaching, peer support, focusing on subject specific issues, cross-curricular skills);
Tutorial discussion groups (focusing on general educational and professional issues);
General lectures (focusing on general educational and professional issues);
ICT Support sessions including online course creation;
Workshops (on statutory topics: Curriculum, Learning and Assessment; Pastoral Care; Diversity, Inclusion and Additional Needs Education and The Teacher as a Professional).

Assessment of PGCE

The course will be examined by the assessment of:

(i) teaching competence i.e. the School Placement module (level 6). Pass mark 40%;
(ii) coursework based on Social Science Studies and Educational and Professional Studies modules (level M / 7). Pass mark 50%.

Each element of coursework must be submitted by the date specified in the course handbooks. All modules must be passed to be awarded the PGCE qualification.

Candidates must show competence in practical teaching before being awarded the PGCE. Where candidates fail in practical teaching, arrangements may be agreed which allow the candidates to be re-assessed after further school-based practice.

Students with protected characteristics

N/A

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

Yes
Students are required to be checked for "Fitness To Teach".

Educational Aims Of Programme

The PGCE course provides an initiation into a professional learning framework which understands that teachers are pivotal to quality education and that learning to be an effective teacher is a career-long activity. The role of your initial teacher education is designed to provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge and structured experiences within which you can develop key competences that will enable you to sustain your professional development as a leader of learning into the future. The aims of the PGCE course are to:
•Inspire a passion for teaching and a belief that teachers matter and can effect change
•Enable all student-teachers to achieve high standards of professional learning through developing habits of critical reflection, inquiry and collaboration
•Equip student teachers with pedagogical expertise and the ability to know the impact of their teaching
•Cultivate core values and professional commitments to learners, colleagues, parents/carers and the profession and so foster dispositions towards all learners which respect their uniqueness, individuality and needs.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Critically evaluate the relevance of learning theory to practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Synthesise relevant literature in support of an argument.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Use research data in support of an argument.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Draw on evidence from theory, research and practice to identify, apply and evaluate relevant educational concepts and issues in a live professional teaching environment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Develop skills for informed critical reflection in the evaluation of professional practice e.g. lesson evaluations and formative and career entry profile.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Critically evaluate broader educational issues raised in general lectures, tutorials and workshops in the context of teaching their subject.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Develop reasoning and creative thinking skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Manage their own learning development.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Learn effectively and be aware of their own learning strategies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Systematically develop their skills in essay writing at masters level.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Express ideas and opinions, with confidence and clarity, to a variety of audiences for a variety of purposes using appropriate technology, including ICT.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Work productively in different kinds of groups (formal, informal).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Work productively in different kinds of teams (formal, informal).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Identify the main features of a given problem and to develop strategies for its resolution.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Consider issues related to teaching as a career (e.g. appointment procedures and career development, membership of professional associations, legal issues in education, child protection issues).

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Develop their knowledge and understanding of wider educational issues and practices.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Analyse and reflect on aspects of school organisation encountered during school experience.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Understand how the curriculum is designed and assessed.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Understand how schools interact with and serve society.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate confident academic and pedagogic subject knowledge to teach in the secondary phase of education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate secure understanding of the statutory requirements of the Northern Ireland curriculum, including the statutory assessment and reporting of cross-curricular skills.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding of teaching methodologies and how pupils learn.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding of their subject to A level.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the subject application in the classroom.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding of the use of ICT in teaching and learning their subject.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding of strategies and activities in the management of effective teaching and learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding of methods of assessing pupils.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate experience and skill development in relation to understanding and evaluating various approaches to learning and teaching their subject.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate experience and skill development in relation to identifying and evaluating contextual factors which may influence the quality of teaching and learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate experience and skill development in relation to strategies for managing teaching and learning effectively in the classroom.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate experience and skill development in relation to assessing pupils using a variety of strategies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate experience and skill development in relation to acquisition of the statutory teacher competences.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Identify and evaluate educational concepts and issues related to education and to engage in critical debate about current educational issues , drawing on evidence from theory, research and practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Reflect on classroom and group management issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Discuss and reflect on educational issues with other students in other subject areas.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Discuss and reflect on school experience placements including issues related to preparation.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Reflect on practice experiences with a wide range of students in debriefing sessions during tutorials.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Plan, teach, assess and evaluate lessons and schemes of work in the context of understanding and interpreting pupils’ learning needs.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Use ICT confidently to enhance teaching and learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate professional teaching competence as specified by the GTC(NI) teacher competence framework for initial teacher education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate that they can understand and evaluate various approaches to learning and teaching their subject.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate that they can identify and evaluate contextual factors which may influence the quality of teaching and learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate that they can use strategies for managing teaching and learning effectively in the classroom.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate that they can assess pupils using a variety of strategies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Demonstrate that they are developing satisfactorily in the acquisition of the statutory teacher competences.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods include: lectures, seminars, discussion groups, pair work, group work, independent learning, micro-teaching, peer review of teaching, observation of teaching with oral and written feedback, online learning, producing resources.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment is carried out by discussion group tutors, methods tutors, partnership school personnel (teacher tutor and/or head of department) and by self-evaluation from students. Summative assessment for practical teaching is carried out by methods tutors in negotiation with school personnel. Various written assignments are set, including essays. Students must also compile a satisfactory teaching file (lesson plans, schemes of work, resources etc.) and an ICT portfolio.

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title Module Code Level/ stage Credits

Availability

Duration Pre-requisite

Assessment

S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Practical % Examination %
School Placement EDU6000 60 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Educational and Professional Studies EDU7208 70 10 YES YES 10 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Social Sciences Studies EDU7201 70 30 YES YES 10 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%

Notes

EDU6000 FHEQ Level 6

EDU7208 + EDU7201 FHEQ Level: 7.