ED1S039 - Planning for Learning 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: ED1S039
Module Title: Planning for Learning
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Post Compulsory Education
Faculty Sub Group: Post Compulsory Education
Module Leader: Jodie Rees
Module Team: Jodie Rees, Lisa Sayce, Alison Straker, Mandy Evans, Phill Jones, Alexandra Clarke, Sara Davies, Dawn Latham, Andrew Deakin, Michael Holley, Sophie Meace-Williams, Jodene Jenkinson, Leanne Howe, Tracey Dobbs, Sian Lloyd, Lisa Pettinger, Lorna Foley, Jamie Evans
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100508 - post compulsory education and training
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

• To introduce and review a range of learning and teaching theories and strategies that inform planning for learning at session and scheme level
• To develop awareness and understanding of learners’ funds of knowledge and learning needs in planning for learning, to develop equality of opportunity and inclusivity
• To develop effective professional communication skills
• To recognise the requirements of curriculum, cross-cutting themes, and technology enhanced learning as part of planning for learning.
• To apply core principles of teaching, learning and assessment to deliver a structured and engaging peer-teaching session as an introduction to teaching and preparation for placement.
• To improve teaching and learning through self-assessment, evaluation, reflection, and responding to feedback.

Content Summary

Indicative content:

• Learning theories and strategies to support planning for learning.
• Theoretical principles to underpin teaching, learning and assessment with reference to subject pedagogy.
• Developing understanding of learners and their funds of knowledge as a basis for planning for learning.
• Embedding cross-cutting themes in planning for learning, to enhance social, cultural and environmental awareness, literacies for learning and equality
• Resources for learning using learning technology and other media
• Exploring curriculum specifications for longer-term planning
• Developing confidence in creating a scheme of work/learning appropriate to own learning and teaching context
• Self-evaluating own teaching, responding to feedback, and making links to theories and principles in the literature
• Reflection and reflective practice

Where the term engaging is used to describe peer teach and schemes, this may relate to themes of activities and assessments being varied, appropriate, considered, and learner-centred.
This module embeds the following cross-cutting themes:
• Professional and ethical standards
• Developing literacies for learning and professional life
• Authentic and socially-situated learning

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 25
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 55
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 15
Active/Simulation Based 5
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Plan for learning at session level to deliver an engaging peer-teaching event using a learner-centred approach underpinned by theory and practice, that is then evaluated based on feedback, self-assessment, and reflection to identify areas for development.
LO2 Plan for learning at scheme level with reference to current theoretical principles, knowledge of learners, curriculum requirements, and cross-cutting themes to consider engaging learning opportunities.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Portfolio Portfolio 1 Rationale to explain the approach to planning a session involving activities and delivery with reference to pedagogy, learners, and cross-cutting themes (supported by relevant literature) Delivery of an engaging peer-teaching session informed by the theoretical rationale Evaluation of peer-teaching, referring to own reflection, self-assessment and feedback to inform areas for development (supported by relevant literature) 0 1600 80 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 Long-term planning document (scheme of work/learning) for a coherent sequence of six sessions linked to a specific part of the curriculum with reference to pedagogy, knowledge of learners, and cross-cutting themes to consider engaging learning opportunities. The scheme of work/learning should be annotated and referenced to show the theories and principles that underpin the planning choices 0 800 20 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1

Reading List

Atherton, P. (2018). 50 Ways to Use Technology Enhanced Learning in the Classroom: Practical strategies for teaching. Learning Matters

Bates, B. (2019) Learning Theories Simplified. London: Sage

Beetham, H., and Sharpe, R. (2007) Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age: Designing and Delivering E-learning. London: Routledge

Compton, A., Crawley, J., Curtis, F., Douglas, A.S., Eaude, T., Jackson, A., Philpott, C., Plater, M., Powell, D., Sewell, A. and Vincent, K., 2019. What are the characteristics of a professional teacher educator? A think piece. Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 11(2), pp.3-11.

Daley, M., Orr, K., & Petrie, J. (2015). Further education and the twelve dancing princesses. IOE Press.

Hazelkorn, E. (2016). Towards 2030: A framework for building a world-class post-compulsory education system for Wales.

Lewin, C., Cranmer, S., and McNicol, S. \\\"Developing Digital Pedagogy through Learning Design: An Activity Theory Perspective.\\\" British Journal of Educational Technology 49.6 (2018): 1131-144. Web.

Luckin, R. (2018). Enhancing Learning and Teaching with Technology: What the research says. UCL IOE Press

Makarova, E.A., and Makarova, E.L. \\\"Blending Pedagogy and Digital Technology to Transform Educational Environment.\\\" International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education 6.2 (2018): 57-65.

Mccrea, P. (2015) Lean Lesson Planning. CreateSpace Independent Publishing.

McLay, M., Mycroft, L., Noel, P., Orr, K., Thompson, R., Tummons, J., & Weatherby, J. (2015). Learning and learners. In Teaching in lifelong learning: A guide to theory and practice (pp. 79-108). Open University Press

Mortiboys, A. (2013). Teaching with emotional intelligence: A step-by-step guide for higher and further education professionals. Routledge.

Petty, G. (2018). How to Teach Even Better: An Evidence-Based Approach. OUP Oxford.

Robinson, D. (2019). Classroom Behaviour Management in Further, Adult and Vocational Education: Moving Beyond Control? Bloomsbury Publishing

Tummons, J. (2019). PCET: Learning and teaching in the post compulsory sector. SAGE Publications Ltd

Educational Journals:
Journal of Further and Higher Education
British Educational Research Journal
British Journal of Educational Technology
Research in Post-Compulsory Education
Journal of Vocational Education and Training