G107898 - Professionalism and Pedagogy 1 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: G107898
Module Title: Professionalism and Pedagogy 1
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Education, Early Years and Social Work
Faculty Sub Group: Education
Module Leader: Sue Peters
Module Team: Kelly Wegener, Viv West, Tracey Evans, Sue Urwin, Sallyann Seaward, Mathew Pullen
First Intended Intake: SEP 2012 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100511 - primary teaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2017
Valid To 31 Aug 2020

Module Aims

To introduce student teachers to relevant professional and pedagogical topics and themes, and the role of stakeholders within primary education.

To begin to develop student teachers’ own understanding of Education for sustainable development and global citizenship (ESDGC) in order to promote this through their teaching and behaviours;

To contribute to the achievement of teaching standards identified in WAG. 2009. Education, Wales 2009 No. [25] Qualified Teacher Status Standards in Wales 2009. Cardiff: WAG.

Content Summary

Throughout the teaching sessions, emphasis will be placed on the role of different stakeholders. For some sessions, the role of particular stakeholders might be the primary teaching and learning focus.

1) The Role of Stakeholders: An Introduction to the Role of the Teacher and the Additional Practitioner
2) Inclusion: An Introduction to Additional Learning Needs
3) Inclusion: Safeguarding – The Role of the Student Teacher
4) Learning Processes: An Introduction to Positive Behaviour Management Strategies
5) Learning Processes: An Introduction to Child Development and Learning Theory
6) Curricular Concepts: Foundation Phase Curriculum Philosophy
7) Curricular Concepts: Foundation Phase – The Importance of the Learning Environment
8) Curricular Concepts: Skills and Learning Across the Foundation Phase Curriculum
9) Curricular Concepts: Emotional Intelligence
10) Curricular Concepts: Anti-Bullying
11) National Priorities in Education: An Overview

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 22
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 78
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Begin to appreciate the challenges facing Foundation Phase practitioners;
LO2 Demonstrate an awareness of the philosophy underpinning the Foundation Phase and its curriculum;
LO3 Demonstrate a developing understanding of how learners learn;
LO4 Demonstrate a developing understanding of inclusive education, positive behaviour management and anti-bullying strategies;
LO5 Begin to understand how relevant national priorities in education impact upon standards;
LO6 Make links between theory and their own school experiences.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Examination Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 One two hour examination: 1 seen question, 2 unseen questions (75% weighting). 120 N/A 50 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Essay (CW) 1 One 1,500 word essay based upon an analysis of the role of the Foundation Phase teacher (25% weighting). 0 1500 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1
Essay (CW) 1

Reading List

ARTHUR, J., CREMIN, T. 2010. Learning to Teach in the Primary School. London: RoutledgeFalmer.

EAUDE, T. 2011. Thinking Through Pedagogy for Primary and Early Years. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.

GRAY, C., MACBLAIM, S. 2012. Learning Theories in Childhood. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

MILLER, L., POUND, L. 2010. Theories and Approaches to Learning in the Early Years. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

MOYLES, J. 2007. Beginning Teaching, Beginning Learning in Primary Education. 3rd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

POLLARD, A. (ed) (2010) Professionalism and Pedagogy – A contemporary opportunity. A commentary by the Teaching and Learning Research Programme and the General Teaching Council for England. London: TLRP.

BRUCE, C. 2010. Emotional Literacy in the Early Years. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

JOHNSTON, J., HALOCHA, J. 2010. Early Childhood and Primary Education: Readings and Reflections. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

MACINTYRE, C. 2005. Identifying Additional Learning Needs: Listening to the Children. London: RoutledgeFalmer.

MACINTYRE, C. 2009. Beat the Bullies : Nurturing Self-esteem in Early Years and Primary School Settings. London: RoutledgeFalmer.

MORGAN, N. and ELLIS, G. 2011 A Kit Bag for Promoting Positive Behaviour in the Classroom, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

WAG. 2008. All Wales Child Protection Procedure. Cardiff: WAG.

Web Sites

South East Wales Centre for Teacher Education and Training - http://www.sewctet.org.uk

The Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ Clywch report available from: http://www.childcomwales.org.uk.

Welsh Assembly Government and ContinYou – Out-of-school-hours learning: A Code of Practice http://www.continyou.org.uk/