Module Descriptors
PREPARATION FOR TEACHER TRAINING
EDUC50463
Key Facts
Institute of Education
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kate Dale
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Structure and organisation of English education sector
Trends and developments in English education
The application process for PGCE
Lesson plans
School visits
Preliminary teaching experience (group and individual) for observation and teaching support

Module Learning Strategies
Lectures for 12 x 1 hour
Tutorials for 12 x 1 hour
Placement experience 4 x 3 hours - School based or using video evidence provided
Student Centred Learning 126 hours
Module Resources
Exemplar Government/Policy/Awarding Body Sites
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/

The National Curriculum at
http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum

Exam Board sites
www.edexcel.org.uk
www.aqa.org.uk
www.ocr.org.uk
Module Texts
BROOKS, V. ABBOTT, I. AND BILLS, E. (2004) Preparing to Teach in Secondary Schools: A Student Teacher's Guide to Professional Issues in Secondary Education, Open University Press ¿ ISBN 978-0335225347

BROOKS, V.(2002) Assessment in Secondary Schools, Open University Press - ISBN 978-0335206377

CAPEL, LEASK AND TURNER (2009) Learning to Teach in the Secondary School, Routledge - ISBN 978-0415478724

COHEN, L. MANION, L. AND MORRISON, K. (2004) A Guide to Teaching Practice, London, Routledge Falmer - ISBN 978-0415306751

HOULT, S. (2005) Secondary Professional Studies Reflective Reader, London, Learning Matters ISBN 978-1844450343

KYRIACOU, C. (1997) Effective Teaching in Schools: Theory and Practice, London, Nelson Thornes ISBN 978-0748728886

PRITCHARD, A. (2008) Ways of Learning
Routledge ISBN 978-0415466080

SPENDLOVE, D. (2009) Putting Assessment for Learning into Practice
Continuum International ¿ ISBN 978-1847064103
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework
All Learning outcomes will be assessed through:

A Portfolio of evidence, to include 5 lesson plans and evaluations from observed lessons and a reflection on their learning experience related to how theoretical practice is applied in school in relation to dealing with the individual differences in pupils.