A 2000 word assignment on assessment and its role in teaching and learning. Assesses Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

Planning sessions and developing learning resources and schemes of work.
Subject knowledge in the context of age, level, ability and programme of study. Building challenge into Early Years learning with sustained shared thinking. Different forms of ECE knowledge – the special status of ECE knowledge for teaching
Assessment
Assessment standards and methods. Forms of assessment and issues. Formative and summative assessment – making assessment an integral part of planning and delivery. Assessment criteria in ECE at different stages within the Early Years curriculum. Consistency in assessment.

1. Draw upon a detailed knowledge and understanding of ECE in developing appropriate learning resources, sessions and assessment materials
Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

2. Develop and evaluate session plans and schemes of work that include a variety of different forms of assessment
Communication, Application, Reflection, Problem Solving

3. Develop sessions, learning resources and assessment materials that take account of the needs of the full range of babies an young children in the ECE
Learning, Analysis

4. Judge appropriate standards in ECE in different contexts with different programmes of study Communication, Application, Enquiry

Workshop reviews of ECE content, examples of assessment and session planning. The sessions will respond to the emerging needs of the associate teachers in their preparation of material for teaching. This will involve examining appropriate approaches to particular topics, taking into account both contemporary thinking within the discipline, and the constraints of the Early Years curriculum. You will be asked to draw, where appropriate, on your personal experience of ECE. You will also make use of key learning resources to refine your understanding and apply the understanding you gain through your reading and the university sessions to your session planning and assessment strategies. You will have opportunities to discuss with your tutor specific issues concerning the nature and significance of various aspects of the Early Years Curriculum.

University teaching sessions
Tutorials
Placement School/College meetings with Mentor
University library
Materials and Links on PGCE Blackboard

For students on the PGCE ETYS course.

Planning Lessons

COHEN, L (2010) A Guide to Teaching Practice, London: Routledge

GREEN, A (2007) Effective Teaching for the 21st Century, London: UWIC Press

KYRIACOU, C. (2009) Effective Teaching in Schools: Theory and Practice, London, Nelson Thornes

POLLARD, A. (2008) Reflective Teaching: Evidence-informed Professional Practice, London: Continuum International Publishing

PRITCHARD, A (2008) Ways of Learning: Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom, London: Routledge

Primary and Early Childhood:

ANG,L (2014) The Early Years Curriculum; The UK context and beyond. London: Routledge

BRIGGS, M. and HANSEN, A. (2012) Play-based learning in the primary school London: Sage

BROWNHILL, S (2013) Getting children into writing, story ideas for children aged 3-11 London: Sage

DAVIES, A (2007) Storytelling in the Classroom London:PCP

DESAILLY, J. (2012) Creativity in the primary classroom London: Sage

HAYLOCK, D. and COCKBURN, W. (2013) Understanding Mathematics for Young Children 4th Ed London: Sage

MACINTYRE, C. (2012) Enhancing learning through play 2nd ed, London: David Fulton

MELROSE, A. (2012) Monsters under the bed, Critically investigating early years writing London: Routledge

MONTAGUE-SMITH, A. and PRICE, A. (2012) Mathematics in Early Years Education London: David Fulton

OATES, R. and HEY, C. (2014) The student practitioner in early childhood studies London: Routledge

ROSE, R. and HOWLEY, M. (2007) Special Educational Needs in Inclusive Classrooms, London: PCP

SMIDT, S. (2014) Introducing Malaguzzi London: Routledge

TAYLOR, H. and HARRIS, A. (2014) Learning and Teaching Mathematics 0-8 London: Sage

WATTS, A. (2013) Outdoor learning throughout the seasons London: David Fulton

WATSON, A. (2006) Raising Achievement in Secondary Mathematics, Berkshire: OU Press

WAUGH, D. WARNER, C. WAUGH, R. (2013) Teaching Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling in Primary Schools London: Learning Matters

WYSE, D. BAUMFIELD,.V. EGAN, D. GALLAGHER, C. HAYWOOD, L. HULME, M. LEITCH, R. LIVINGSTON, K. MENTER,. I and LINGARD, B. (2013) Creating the Curriculum London: Routledge

Assessment

CLARKE, C. (2005) Formative Assessment in the Secondary Classroom, London: Hodder

BLACK, P. (2003) Assessment for Learning: Putting it into Practice, Berkshire: OU Press,

SPENDLOVE, D. (2009) Putting Assessment for Learning into Practice, London: Continuum International

BROADFOOT, P. (2002) Assessment: What’s in it for Schools? London: Routledge,

SWAFIELD, S. (ed) (2008) Assessment: Understanding for Reflection and Application, London: David Fulton

SOTTO, E. (2007) When Teaching Becomes Learning: A Theory and Practice of Teaching London: Continuum International