Problem solving |
Trainees will be required to select the most appropriate teaching and assessment strategies for topics within their subject. They will also consider the approaches to the teaching of controversial topics. |
Research skills |
Trainees will be required to synthesise and evaluate critically information relating to relevant issues in the teaching of their option subject. |
Communication |
Via workshop activities, trainees 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 |
Dissemination of good practices and school experiences will encouraged via group discussions. Trainees will be encouraged to audit their Option Subject experiences in their PDP. |
Team work |
Dissemination of good practices and school experiences will be encouraged via group discussions. |
Information Technology |
Using the Web for research purposes and also to word-process assignment. |
Personal Development and Career planning |
Trainees' strengths and priorities for future professional developments forms 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. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Skills pertaining to the teaching of History |