Course Modules

On this module you will openly model effective teaching and learning strategies and techniques e.g. the substantive (what to teach) syntactical (how science is done) and pedagogical (how to teach it) aspects of science. The pedagogical aspects of science teaching […]

This module will introduce you to key concepts and theories relating to children’s literature and will provide opportunities for students teachers to explore and engage with a wide range of children’s texts. Responses will be developed first through seminar group

In this module, you will study a range of approaches to the teaching of writing and develop a critical understanding of key theories, policy and practice of teaching writing at primary school. The module will focus on developing teachers’ skills

In this module, you will study a range of approaches to the teaching of writing and develop a critical understanding of key theories, policy and practice of teaching writing at primary school. The module will focus on developing your skills

The module will introduce and explore research approaches and design through a series of seminar sessions. You will receive Tutorial support from a designated tutor. At key points formative assessment will be given on drafts of the project. Most of

This module affords the opportunity for you to explore an aspect of education that is of personal interest. You will negotiate a focus (within the constraints of the titles outlined below) with his/her module supervisor and will then undertake guided

This module is designed to develop student teachers who are considering becoming physical education specialists or those who would like simply to experience more PE. It provides an essential introduction to developmental physical education and its promotion of lifelong physical

his module explores a range of approaches to teaching games with opportunities for application in realistic contexts. The place of competition in primary physical education will be explored alongside current policy. Recognising the differing stages of physical, social and intellectual

The module will involve the application of key theoretical concepts to a range of different contexts including activities taking place inside and outdoors. You will develop situational knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding. The module will

This module will explore particular moments in time, starting from early Roman history in Britain to the more recent era, to understand how evidence can be used to make historical claims, and discern how and why contrasting arguments and interpretations