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 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.