FdA Primary Teaching Studies

This module provides you with the opportunity to design a research project. You will be introduced to the broad principles of research design and, by engaging with the process of a literature review, will develop subject knowledge pertinent to the area of inquiry. Ethical issues will be addressed, including the key principles of informed consent, anonymity and confidentiality. You will be introduced to a range of data collection methods and techniques for analysing and presenting research findings and this will be supported through lectures. You will be expected to collect primary data from your fellow students within the class. You will then be guided to write up in scholarly way specific elements of your project for the assessments.

Although matters relating to SEND and inclusive practice are embedded in all modules, this module offers you the opportunity to study the topics in depth and to critically analyse and apply a range of theories. It will build on the values, beliefs and philosophies explored in Level 4 modules and extend your understanding of SEND and appreciation of societal inequality. You will develop awareness of issues relating to SEND, inclusion, participation and entitlement and the role played by the practitioner in advancing inclusive practice. The module provides an opportunity for you to reflect upon and evaluate your own values and beliefs and how these might affect your practice and the practice of others. You will develop an understanding of the key theories, such as related models, through the examination of historical perspectives and analysis of current practice. Exploration of the implementation of education, health and social policies will be undertaken to understand how provision may support participation in its aim to meet a diverse range of needs within society.

This module will provide you with the firm underpinnings of the foundation subjects and associated pedagogical approaches. You will explore contemporary approaches to teaching and learning in the foundation subjects, as well as using work-place training to explore and reflect upon different pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning. Within the module, you will have opportunities to opt into several different routes such as Forest schools and Learning Outside the Classroom, The Global Classroom, Project-based and experiential learning, and Topic-based/thematic learning. As well as core sessions, you will select one of the approaches listed, which will form the basis of your individual presentation.

This module is designed to introduce you to the Core Content Framework and the Primary Teaching Studies with QTS top-up degree. It is a reflective module by its nature, enabling you to identify key teacher trainee priorities for your future development based on their placements. Through the use of the eRPD, you will reflect on the experiences gained over the previous modules and placement experience, drawing up an action plan, underpinned by both practice and theory, for your own professional development.

This module introduces you to the importance of well-being in children, with a specific focus on physical and mental health. You will explore opportunities for supporting children with a range of mental and physical health barriers through a comprehensive range of workshops focusing on nurture groups, sports coaching, and the importance of relationships. You will have the option of selecting three routes from a selection of Nurture groups, Sports coaching, Wellbeing in children, Bereavement, and Trauma-informed schools. This module is designed to help you to better understand and be able to address the surge in mental health and social emotional needs of young people and children. This module will explore the factors contributing towards the mental health pandemic and understand the role of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in supporting children and young people. The written assignment will then allow you to select two of the routes and discuss key issues relating to you.

This module is designed to introduce you to the Early Years Foundation Stage, with a specific focus on the role of play in teaching and childhood development. You will examine play in a theoretical context, and learn about the history of play in education, as well as analyse the role that it occupies in current teaching contexts / settings.