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Students further extend their teaching skills drawing from their learning in other Level II modules. They will build on their knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching and learning issues related to current practice in the workplace and beyond.  Whilst in school they are supported by the class teacher and student mentor.  They are assigned a Link Tutor from the University who will visit them twice during each School Experience, observe their teaching, scrutinise their files, discuss their progress with school staff and offer the trainee teacher support and advice. Their learning is structured through a combination of observations and teaching activities with individuals, small groups and whole class.  Students also undertake prescribed school-based tasks which will further develop their thinking about teaching as a profession. They will be encouraged to make links between theory and practice by reflecting on their observations and experience in the workplace. They will be expected to take responsibility for their own professional development by acting upon feedback and advice.

By the end of the penultimate week in Block 2 the students will be expected to undertake planned teaching activities with groups and the whole class for approximately 70% of the teaching week and so will be developing further evidence of meeting The standards for Qualified Teacher Status set out in the revised standards for the recommendation for QTS (2007).

Knowledge and Understanding
1) The continuum of learning from Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 3 as appropriate;
2) The statutory legislation and other relevant initiatives related to the primary curriculum in England and Wales and ECM;
3) The processes of curriculum planning and implementation through observation and participation in a real context over a period of time – planning individual lessons and sequences of lessons which increasingly demonstrate continuity and progression;
4) The impact of their teaching on the progress of all learners through working alongside colleagues to evaluate and modify their planning and practice where necessary;
5) Relevant policies, practice and legislation concerning inclusive education and personalised provision for learners through working with colleagues;
6) The principles underpinning the creation of a purposeful and safe learning environment;
7) A range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and knowing how and when to adapt them.

Skills
1)   Undertake a series of school-based tasks including teaching and structured observations in order to identify effective teaching, organisation and management;
2)   Use a range of formative assessment strategies to inform lesson plans and sequences of lessons;
3)   Use positive approaches to managing behaviour;
4)   Promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development throughout their teaching; 
5)   Promote children’s well-being both in the workplace and beyond to ensure the success of all learners;
6)   Communicate effectively and showing commitment to working collaboratively as a member of a team.  

BEd 200     A       5 Block Days
                           6 Serial Days
                         20 Block Days
BEd 200     B       5 Block Days
                           6 Serial Days
                         15 Block Days

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