This module introduces you to the content, pedagogical and curricula knowledge, along with the attitudes necessary to be teacher of English in primary and early years settings. In doing so, the module supports you in developing the foundational knowledge required to be a teacher of English.
Through seminar sessions, you will examine good practice in the teaching of reading and writing whilst addressing the statutory requirements of the national curriculum. Strong links will be made between theory and practice, as you explore the value of different texts in school. Integral to the module is an understanding of progression in English and how to teach this through drawing upon the language modes of communication, reading and writing.
