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The students undertake a Block School Experience consisting of 9 serial days followed by a 8-week block; the first 3 weeks will be spent working collaboratively with the class teacher and focussing on pupil assessment.  For the final 5 weeks, the students will be expected to undertake planned teaching for 80% of the teaching week.  Additionally, they will be involved in administrative procedures and school duties.

Some students may be offered the opportunity for an urban BSE in London

Students will consolidate their teaching skills, building upon BED 200 experience and drawing on their learning in other Level III modules.  Whilst in school they are supported by their class teacher and student mentor.  They are assigned a Link Tutor from the university who will visit the 4 times to observe their teaching, scrutinise their files, discuss their progress with school staff and  offer support and advice.

Prior to the final 5 week block the Link Tutor will meet with the student to approve detailed plans for teaching and complete the Midpoint Review form.  Students will not proceed to the final block if their preparation is considered unsatisfactory.

Successful completion of this module indicates that students can demonstrate that they are able to meet all of the QTS standards. 

Knowledge & Understanding:

1)     An understanding of the previous and following Key Stages;

2)     Effective preparation and research in order to deliver content knowledge within an appropriate planning, assessment and evaluation framework ensuring that the needs of all learners are met;

3)     A well developed knowledge and understanding of the key issues in teaching and learning, pupil assessment and record keeping, organisation and management, and the promotion of positive behaviour

4)     An understanding of their professional roles and responsibilities, including the statutory frameworks relating to teachers’ responsibilities as part of the children’s workforce;

5)     Their understanding of the role of the teacher and how to identify continuing professional development for future study

6)     A deeper insight into the role of the teacher as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in partnership with a range of agencies and stakeholders, including parents and carers.

Skills:

1)     Utilise secure curriculum knowledge to plan and teach lessons and sequences of lessons which build on prior knowledge, challenge all learners and take into account assessment and evaluation findings

2)     Use a range of assessment, monitoring and record-keeping strategies effectively and knowing how to report progress to parents

3)     Implement a range of teaching strategies and resources taking practical account of diversity and promoting equality and inclusion;

4)     Establish a clear framework for discipline in order to manage the learners’ behaviour constructively and to promote their self-control and independence in a safe and purposeful environment;

5)     Evaluate the impact of their teaching on the progress of the learners and modifying planning and practice where necessary;

6)     Work and communicate with colleagues to share the development of effective practice;

9 x Serial Days

1 x 8 week Block

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