BA (Hons) Primary Teaching (QTS)

Becoming A Teacher of English

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

Students will be encouraged to develop their substantive knowledge of English throughout the module.

The content of this module may differ from above in order to reflect government policy or national priorities.

Becoming A Teacher of Mathematics

This module will support students to develop their understanding of how they can provide opportunities for all learners to access mathematical learning and engage with appropriate challenge.

The content of this module may differ from above in order to reflect government policy or national priorities.

Becoming A Teacher of Science

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 will be made explicit in order to support the learning of science to students who are less science-orientated.

Children’s Literature in the Classroom

This module will introduce you to key concepts and theories relating to children’s literature and will provide opportunities for student teachers to explore and engage with a wide range of children’s texts. Responses will be developed first through seminar group discussion, in support of the assessment task.

Exploring the Nature of Stem

This module will allow you to explore the nature of STEM in the modern classroom. You will be taught through a balance of tutor and student-led activity including seminars, group discussion, micro-teaching, independent learning and opportunities for collaborative work.

Foundations of Movement

Explore the teaching of games with a developmental focus as you learn to break down simple skills into key components to help children learn and understand.

Misrepresentations, Myths and Stereotypes

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 of the past have been constructed.

You will investigate misrepresentations, myths and stereotypes and consider the relevance of this to the present day and how this relates to concepts of Citizenship.

Professional Studies: Learners and Learning

This module will enable you to develop an understanding of how learning is influenced by a diverse range of factors.

You will focus on the implications of this on the role of a teacher in areas such as:

• assessment
• behaviour management and planning inclusive
• adaptive teaching

as well as establishing a safe and stimulating learning environment.

School Experience 1: Becoming A Teacher

Preparation for this school experience will begin in University through student participation in all elements of the taught course. You will engage in practical work-based learning experiences and complete directed tasks, supported by a University-trained Mentor and Link Tutor who will guide and assess student progress.

The Early Years Curriculum in Its Professional Context

This module will consist of seminars, workshops and reflective, interactive discussion groups supported by appropriate reading and informed by reflection on previous work / school experience.

During the module, where possible, you will visit an early years setting to see both the statutory frameworks in practice. Seminar sessions will also enable you to receive feedback about your assignment plans and preparation.

Valuing Individual Differences in Children

This module is designed to develop student teachers who are considering the SEND pathway, or those who would like simply to experience more SEN study. You will develop knowledge of atypical child development with reference to current discourses in special educational needs and disability. You will also evaluate theories of child development to gain a deeper understanding of how individual differences can affect learning.

Year 1 Foundation Curriculum – Good Foundations

This module explores active and creative teaching and learning approaches in order that student teachers understand how to engender creative responses in children.

Contemporary Issues in Stem Subjects

This module aims to encourage discussion and debate around some of the key issues and questions regarding STEM education. It aims to encourage student teachers to critically explore the concept of STEM and STEAM education and to engage with current research in this area. the module will consider issues relating to the leadership of STEM in primary schools including the effective use of curriculum time.

Creative Teaching in the Wider Curriculum

In this module, you will continue to develop and apply your pedagogical understanding, subject knowledge and skills in the wider curriculum.

This module will also demonstrate how to teach in a thematic, cross-curricular manner.

Drawing upon key theoretical ideas related to pedagogy and the wider curriculum, you will analyse the opportunities and challenges associated with a cross-curricular approach to teaching the foundation subjects.

Democracy, Empathy and Rights

This module aims to continue to equip you with an understanding of the core principles of citizenship as you examine variations in access to full citizenship in relation to class, sexual orientation, disability, age, ‘race’ and gender.

In doing so, you will study some common generalisations and assumptions about participation as citizens and to reflect upon the complex processes of social change involving inequality and exclusion, specifically the role of empathic outreach.

Developing Pedagogic Practice

This module is designed to develop student teachers understanding of the relationship between quality first teaching and pupil outcomes.

You will look at research into a range of pedagogies enabling them to critically reflect on their practice.

The link between theory and practice will be foregrounded as you use key research ideas from the module to reflect upon your own and others teaching.

Developing Pedagogical Skills Through Physical Education

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 develop appropriate pedagogical knowledge and skills, whilst also developing their skills of reflection.

In addition, the module will explore the contribution of physical education to healthy and active lifestyles.

Engaging All Learners

This module will introduce you to a range of developmental, cognitive, social and emotional influences that affect pupil learning and progress. You will learn how to plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions that contribute to removing barriers to learning, including the use of Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC) AAC and ICT.

Global Citizenship

This module meets the aspiration in the University of Chichester’s Vision Statement that our students should become Global Citizens. You will have the opportunity to critically engage with some of the key global issues of our time and learn to think beyond your immediate locality about how you are connected with people and environments that you may never have seen. You will examine the link between values, equality, rights and education.

Learning Stem for the Real World

This module seeks to explore STEM learning opportunities resulting from real world contexts and problems.

You will seek solutions to problems through exploring cross-curricular links, opportunities within the classroom and extra-curricular activities. Opportunities for school-wide events will also be considered.

The content of this module will be rooted in the National Curriculum and support student teachers in developing informed views about STEM practices and approaches to learning.

Primary Games

This 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 development of children the module will consider how we plan to adapt and support children at different stages of development when teaching games.

Principles Into Practice

This module gives an overview of the laws and policies that relate to the education and care of people who have a SEND and how they affect people who have SEND, their families and the people who work with them.

You will understand how education, health and social care policies translate into practice and the importance of including the voice of persons with SEND in the provision they want.

School Experience 2: Developing As A Teacher

Preparation for this school experience will begin in University through student participation in all elements of the taught course. You will engage in practical work-based learning experiences and complete directed tasks, supported by a University-trained Mentor and Link Tutor who will guide and assess student progress.

Social Justice and Injustice

By comparing and contrasting past and present events you will have the opportunity to realise the importance and place of social justice education in school. By the end of the module we expect you to be empowered to act as agents for social justice and change.

Talk for Learning

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 as writers and your influence as role models for pupils and other staff. the module will seek to develop your subject knowledge of the range of writing genres within the primary curriculum.

The Inclusive Classroom

This module aims to enable student teachers to understand and apply principles of equality and inclusive practice to their teaching. It will enable you to understand how to establish a classroom environment that actively promotes and provides equitable experiences for, and inclusion of, all learners.

Write From the Start: Exploring Writing and the Teaching of Writing in the Primary Curriculum

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 as writers and influence as role models for pupils and other staff.

Y2 Special Interest Placement

Preparation for this school experience will begin in University through student participation in all elements of the taught course. You will engage in practical work-based learning experiences and complete directed tasks, supported by a University-trained Mentor and Link Tutor who will guide and assess student progress.

Core Curriculum English: the Effective Teacher of English

In this final year module, you will learn to become an effective teacher of the core curriculum subject of English.

Core Curriculum Mathematics: the Effective Teacher of Mathematics

This module allows you to understand what makes an effective teacher of the core curriculum subject of Mathematics.

Core Curriculum Science: the Effective Teacher of Science

This module focuses on how to become an effective teacher of the core curriculum subject of Science.

Independent Project

This module aims to provide a context in which you can broaden and deepen your knowledge and understanding of a chosen educational topic.

Areas of interest will be identified, developed, and refined into a research project.

During this process, you will be provided with guidance and support to raise awareness of different approaches to the investigation and presentation of your project.

Professional Studies – Developing As A Professional

In order to broaden your knowledge and understanding of education, you will undertake a 10-day placement experience in an education setting of your choice.

Working within financial and welfare/risk assessment constraints as determined by the University, you will be able to choose your placement setting from a list provided by the School Partnership Office.

Wider Curriculum – Making Change Happen

This module aims to provide contexts in which student teachers develop their skills and confidence in creative problem-solving in their professional world. To do so, it aims to engage student teachers in all stages of the development of an appropriate and novel end product, from conception to completion, and to enable them to select appropriate training and other resources that are required to reach their end points.