Module Identifier | ED36810 | |||||||||||
Module Title | LEARNING AND TEACHING (CORE SPECIALISED CHEMISTRY) | |||||||||||
Academic Year | 2007/2008 | |||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Mrs Susan Lewis | |||||||||||
Semester | Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) | |||||||||||
Pre-Requisite | PGDE entry requirements | |||||||||||
Co-Requisite | ED37140 , EDM5640 , ED37030 | |||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 2 hours x 10 weeks | ||||||||||
Practical | 2 hours x 10 weeks | |||||||||||
Assessment |
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1. Demonstrate an awareness of the subject content and curriculum of Chemistry at Key Stages 4 & post-16;
2. Critically discuss issues pertinent to the planning and delivery of Chemistry;
3. Critically draw upon lesson observations and team teaching (where appropriate) with the view of enhancing their knowledge and confidence in the Core Specialised Method (Chemistry).
1. An understanding of the diverse learning needs of pupils
2. Knowledge and understanding of Chemistry at Key Stages 4 & post-16
3. Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum, including Cwricwlwm Cymreig
4. Knowledge and understanding of external assessment at Key Stage 4 & post-16, including National Qualifications Framework and Learning Pathways
5. The ability to use ICT effectively
6. Knowledge and understanding of class management strategies
7. The ability to plan and prepare resources for effective lessons which are challenging and relevant to all pupils
8. The ability to teach lessons which are structured, varied, motivating and interactive
9. The ability to differentiate to meet the needs of all pupils
10. The ability to monitor, assess and record pupils' progress
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. | ||
Application of Number | This key skill will be addressed in certain subjects such as science. | ||
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 Chemistry |
This module is at CQFW Level 6