Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 hours x 11 weeks |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 1 hour x 11 weeks |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO (7500 WORDS) | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO (7500 WORDS) Students will resubmit all failed elements of the portfolio | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Critically evaluate their own professional practice by drawing on their own philosophy of teaching and learning as well as lessons observed and those that they have planned and delivered;
2. Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies that they have observed and utilised across a broad range of learning needs;
3. Identify appropriate evidence that substantiates their achievements (strengths, abilities, skills) during their Initial Teacher Training;
4. Monitor their continuous professional development by reflecting on and evaluating their own experiences against the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Standards;
5. Identify further professional development priorities (shortcomings and/or additional experiences) and actions to take
Content
The content themes for the 11 weeks (over two semesters) requires trainees to have a knowledge and understanding of:
1. The diverse learning needs of pupils including learning styles and factors which can affect pupils' learning
2. The professional characteristics needed to motivate and inspire pupils and secure their intellectual and personal development
3. The statutory framework relating to teachers' responsibilities, including Child Protection
4. The values, aims and purposes and the general teaching requirements set out in the Introduction to the School Curriculum in Wales
5. Their responsibilities under the SEN Code of Practice for Wales
6. Assessment requirements and procedures
7. ICT for use in their teaching, preparation and wider professional role
8. Issues of social inclusion and equal opportunities
9. Sustainable development and global citizenship
10. The importance of reflection as a tool in their continuous professional development
Brief description
This module will principally address the role of the `reflective teacher' within the context of continuing professional development. It will focus on getting students to take increasing responsibility for their own professional development. Completing the Professional Development Portfolio (assignment) will enable students to identify more clearly the evidence that substantiates their achievements (strengths, abilities, skills), aspirations and professional development priorities, and will help them to complete Section A of the Career Entry Profile that will act as a summary of their Initial Teacher Training as well as preparing them for their Induction period.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Via seminars, students will be required to share professional development experiences and encouraged to express their views and opinions on educational matters (not assessed). Their critical review of their professional development forms a key facet of this module and is assessed. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | At the heart of the Professional Development Portfolio is the notion of developing the `reflective practitioner' whereby it has become desirable and good practice for teachers to recognise the importance of engaging in critical reflection on their professional practice. As a requirement of the PDP, students will need to critically justify what progress has been made throughout the duration of the course in relation to the QTS Standards. |
| Information Technology | Using the Web for research purposes and also to word-process assignments. Develop self-confidence in the use of ICT in the planning and delivery of lessons. Students will be required to critically evaluate their use of ICT in schools and draw on the skills achieved. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Students' strengths and priorities for future professional developments form an element of the Professional Development Portfolio. Completing the PDP will enable students to identify more clearly the evidence that substantiates their achievements (strengths, abilities, skills), aspirations and professional development priorities, and will help them to complete Section A of the Career Entry Profile that will act as a summary of their Initial Teacher Training as well as preparing them for their Induction period. |
| Problem solving | Students will be required to resolve any shortcomings with respect to QTS Standards, by identifying appropriate strategies and action plans. |
| Research skills | Students will be required to synthesise and evaluate critically information relating to relevant issues in contemporary secondary education. |
| Team work | Group discussions (seminars) and via PSE group project work. The latter (PSE) is an assessed component in the portfolio but team work in itself is not assessed. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6