This module introduces you to the content, pedagogical and curricula knowledge, along with the attitudes necessary to be teacher of science in primary and early years settings. The module seeks to develop your understanding of science whilst addressing the statutory requirements of the national curriculum and EYFS.
Good practice in teaching primary and early years curriculum is dependent on well-developed subject knowledge; as such, this module will partially focus on developing your scientific understanding of key concepts. In addition, the module will begin to explore the importance of the interplay between substantive and disciplinary knowledge and science-specific pedagogy in order to enable you to teach practical investigative science.
You will also identify how theory and practice are linked so that they can recognise how research informs practice. Integral to the module is an understanding of progression. You will understand the need to create an inclusive learning environment (e.g. will begin to learn how the science capital teaching approach applies to lesson planning).
