ED2D002 - Subject Studies 2A 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED2D002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Subject Studies 2A | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Initial Teacher Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Catrin Devonald, Sharon Phillips | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Cook, Christopher Williams, Sallyann Seaward, Rachel Ford, Jon Moody, Jude Penny, Gareth Watkins, Rhian Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2025 | Final Year of Intake: | 2030 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 100 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100511 - primary teaching | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
To enable student teachers to further develop subject knowledge of Mathematics and Numeracy; Languages, Literacy and Communication (including Welsh); Science and Technology and Welsh Language Development for the relevant stage of learning.
To enable student teachers to consolidate the skills for creative, effective delivery and assessment of experiential learning for the relevant stage of learning.
To enable student teachers’ to develop a more sophisticated understanding and skills in developing an integrated approach to providing meaningful language learning experiences, fostering a sense of identity, cultural awareness and belonging to Wales as well as the world.
To contribute to the achievement of the descriptors for for Qualified Teacher Status as set out in the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership.
Content Summary
This module builds on Subject Studies 1a by focusing on a more critical, analytical, understanding of the Areas of Learning and Experience for Languages, Literacy and Communication (including Welsh); Mathematics and Numeracy; Science and Technology, to include:
The purposes and pedagogical principles of the school curriculum, including Welsh language development, well-being and schools’ statutory obligations in relation to the specified AoLEs.
Extended planning skills, and their use to support effective learning experiences, making use of the Progression Steps in the school curriculum, and the continuum of learning.
The generation of ideas, openness and courage to explore innovative solutions and express opinions and their impact on personal effectiveness and one’s reflection on one’s own development of pedagogical content knowledge.
The identification and utilisation of key school data to inform future planning for the progress of all learners.
Knowledge of skills for planning and the development of cross-curricular responsibilities including literacy, numeracy and digital competence.
Using a variety of resources designed to enhance learning and teaching and evaluate one’s own impact on learning and teaching.
Consideration of the range and choice of texts available which portray cultural diversity alongside development of languages.??
Philosophy for Children (P4C).
For Welsh medium students: Personal Welsh language skills and pedagogies for teaching through the medium of Welsh are developed in Gloywi sessions.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 35 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 50 |
| Independent Study | 161 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 118 |
| Formative assessment - independent | 12 |
| Active/simulation based | 20 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply an increasingly confident understanding of subject knowledge and the progressive development of the identified area of learning and experience (AoLE) to planning appropriately, using a range of increasingly sophisticated and effective teaching strategies, theory and research evidence. |
| LO2 | Apply an increasingly confident ability to explaining the aims and understanding of pedagogical approaches and show an informed awareness of the need for an integrated, creative approach to learning and teaching. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate clear and sustained progress in personal Welsh language skills; plan appropriately and more independently for the area of Welsh language development, evidencing a range of effective learning and teaching strategies. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Project Output – to include presentation and multimedia output on how the four purposes are being embedded within the relevant AoLEs in schools | 20 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | Group assessment based on the criteria as set by Cynllun Colegau Cymru (national assessment) | 20 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |