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BE6016: Foundation Subject Strength: ICT Two

Module Title Foundation Subject Strength: ICT Two
Module Code BE6016
Module Tutor Richard Brice
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass BE5018
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Available only to students on the BEd (Hons) Primary Education / BA Primary Professional Education programmes
Brief Description

This module aims to secure students’ knowledge and understanding of ICT in the primary school to a level where they might become a curriculum leader. Students will be able to provide effective learning opportunities for all pupils, with a focus on an understanding of the three principles of inclusion: setting suitable learning challenges, responding to pupils’ diverse learning needs, overcoming potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils.

Indicative Syllabus

The majority of this module will take place in a school setting. With support students will plan, teach and assess units of work in ICT that promote good progress and outcomes by pupils in relation to the statutory requirements in ICT. They will use assessment information to inform planning and planning for differentiation. Creative and challenging approaches to the teaching of ICT will be used within a cross curricular context.

Learning Outcomes

1. have a secure knowledge and understanding of the statutory curriculum requirements for ICT

2. have an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles that define the distinctive nature of ICT and demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject

3. have a secure knowledge of ICT and associated curriculum areas

4. know how to plan and teach well-structured, creative and challenging sequences of lessons in cross curricular units of work that promote good progress and outcomes by pupils in relation to the statutory requirements for  ICT

5. recognise the benefits and challenges of cross curricular approaches to teaching and learning

6. be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these

7. know and understand how to assess pupils’ work in ICT and know how to make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress

8. Be able to provide effective learning opportunities for all pupils, with a focus on an understanding of the three principles of inclusion:

- setting suitable learning challenges

- responding to pupils’ diverse learning needs

- overcoming potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 30
Independent Learning Hours: 120
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Group work, presentation: TBA
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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