Preparing for Teaching: Level 2 Education (Upper Primary Years) (U04438)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-1-U04438

This course builds on the understandings of childrens learning, curriculum, assessment and pedagogy developed in both E3 Preparing for Teaching: Level 2 Education (Middle Primary Years) and E4 Teaching in School: Level 2 Middle Primary Placement.

It develops an understanding of teaching and learning focused on the second level of the new curriculum as experienced by pupils in the upper years of the primary school. The course aims to extend students understanding of the relationships between curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment through study of developments in the Assessment AS Learning aspects of the Assessment for Learning Programme. This develops student understanding of the important role played by metacognition and creativity in childrens learning . The course also considers case study evidence of curriculum developments in Scottish schools during the transition towards A Curriculum for Excellence.

? Keywords : Preparing for Teaching: Level 2 Education (Upper Primary Years)

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 35 hour(s) per week for 4 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories of child development and childhood 9-12 years
demonstrate knowledge of the second level of a Curriculum for Excellence in all curriculum areas
demonstrate understanding of models of interdisciplinary learning (science and maths)
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sustainability and globalisation issues

Generic Cognitive Skills
critically identify, define, conceptualise and analyse complex professional level problems and issues through critical incident analysis of placement experience
critically review and consolidate knowledge, skills and thinking in curriculum planning & teaching, assessing and evaluating learning in Expressive Arts, Science or Social Subjects (final presentation)
demonstrate some originality and creativity in dealing with professional issues

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills
demonstrate skills in individual presentations
Use a range of software to support and enhance work at this level
(First Class and PGDE website)

Autonomy, accountability and working with others
Deal with complex ethical and professional issues in accordance with current professional codes of practice (critical incident analysis of behaviour management issues)
exercise autonomy and initiative in professional activities

Assessment Information

Learning outcomes are assessed both formatively and summatively. The summative assignment is an oral presentation (equivalent to 3000 word essay)
Summative Assignment Descriptor
Provide an analysed, theorised account of the strategy you have developed for managing an interdisciplinary part of your curriculum programme during the full responsibility phase of your placement. This should bring together learning experiences for pupils in two curriculum areas. Reflect carefully on the childrens responses to this programme and evidence about their learning. Offer ideas for improving future curriculum planning and management.