Primary Professional Learning
| Module title | Primary Professional Learning |
|---|---|
| Module code | EDUM034 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Rob Bowker (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 130 |
|---|
Module description
This non-credit bearing module links with the following two level 7 credit-bearing modules: the Primary Education & Professional Studies module (EPSM000) and the Primary Pathway module (i.e. one of the following modules: Maths, EMAM009; English, EEDM009; Science, ESCM004; Humanities, EHUM009; Modern Languages, EMLM008; Art, EARM002; Teaching and Learning, EDUM061). It also links with the level 6 non-credit bearing module Primary Curriculum Studies (EDUM033). Successful completion of all four modules leads to the award of Primary PGCE with QTS.
The Primary Professional Learning module consists of a portfolio, the Individual Development Portfolio (IDP) that contains evidence of achieving the Standards required by the National College for Teaching and Learning (NCTL) for recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of the module is to enable students to provide reflection on their professional development and demonstrate evidence of achievement of the range of essential knowledge, skills and experience listed in the Standards required by the NCTL for QTS.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. recognise pupils learning needs and interpret these learning needs in order to plan, teach, assess and evaluate lessons and schemes of work;
- 2. demonstrate confident academic and pedagogic subject knowledge to teach in a Primary school;
- 3. demonstrate secure understanding of the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and assessment regulations for a specialist subject at Primary level;
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. critically evaluate personal professional learning;
- 5. plan future professional development needs;
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. manage your own learning development;
- 7. learn effectively and be aware of your own learning strategies;
- 8. work productively in different kinds of teams (formal, informal, project based, etc); and
- 9. think creatively about the main features of a given problem and develop strategies for its resolution.
Syllabus plan
This is not a taught module and there is no explicit syllabus. The co-required modules provide taught sessions and tutorials to support learning. The evidence presented in the IDP will be compiled during the taught university course and 24 weeks of school-based work experience in two different primary schools.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 300 | 600 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | 600 | A range of learning activities including: classroom observations and teaching; tutorials including discussion about professional learning; written critical reflection on progress towards achieving the required professional standards; and written action plans for further development. |
| Guided independent study | 300 | Self-directed reading related to classroom practice; Critical reflection on professional learning |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written and oral critical reflection on professional learning evidenced by Formative Reflections on Achievement and Progress in the IDP. | Continuing assessment of professional learning across the programme | 1-8 | Verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio of evidence with critical reflection on professional learning and development | 100 | Portfolio to be developed during the 36 weeks of the programme to provide evidence of achievement of the professional standards required by the NCTL for QTS. There is no stipulated length. | 1-8 | Pass/Fail indicated by Final Summative Report |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio of evidence | Portfolio of evidence | 1-8 | See notes below. |
Re-assessment notes
The Professional Learning and Curriculum Studies modules are designed to allow you to manifest attainment of the teachers’ standards. As these modules are assessed concurrently, in the same work placement context, and with regard to some shared intended learning outcomes, a referral or deferral in either module will necessitate a referral or deferral in both.
If a submitted portfolio is deemed to be a Fail, you will be given feedback outlining what needs to be done to bring the portfolio to a pass standard and one opportunity for resubmission will be allowed, based on an additional school placement if this is confirmed by the Consequences Board following the Assessment, Progression and Awarding Committee Primary PGCE programme.
The resubmission would normally be made at the end of the additional placement.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
There are no explicit learning resources although students may use resources available and suggested for the three accompanying modules in the Primary PGCE programme.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
see PGCE Primary courses on ELE (http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/)
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | (EPSM000) Education and Professional Studies (EDUM033) Primary Curriculum Studies + one of the Pathway modules ( EEDM009; EMAM009; ESCM004; EDUM061; EHUM009;EMLM008; EARM002) |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/05/2013 |
| Last revision date | 12/06/2018 |
