Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the wider requirements of the British education system, including British values, Prevent, RSHE inclusive of LGBT+, supporting inclusion and gender identity.

1) Knowledge and Understanding;
2) Learning;
3) Enquiry;
4) Analysis;
8) Reflection.

Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the different reliability and authority of information sources including school data, national data and education policy.

1) Knowledge and Understanding;
2) Learning;
3) Enquiry;
4) Analysis;
5) Problem Solving;
6) Communication;
8) Reflection.

On completion of this module at an alternative placement, you will be able to demonstrate through your practice that you are making satisfactory progress towards the Teachers’ Standards as evidenced through your practice in placement and your ability to teach effectively for 50% of the timetable.¿

1) Knowledge and Understanding;
2) Learning;¿¿
3) Enquiry;¿¿
4) Analysis;¿¿
5) Problem Solving;¿¿
6) Communication;¿¿
7) Application;¿¿
8) Reflection.¿

Assignment 1 (100%)

Contemporary Issues Poster

Design a poster of a selected contemporary issue that presents a critical analysis of the issue and the impact on the apprentice teacher’s school.

(1500 words) – (LO 1, 2)



Assessment 2¿¿

Satisfactory completion of all components of the on-the-job training handbook with a 15-minute presentation and PR form.¿¿

The 15-minute presentation will allow the apprentice to talk through their off the job training and how they have made progress towards the teachers standards.¿¿

This component is pass/fail and must be passed to complete the module.¿¿¿

(LO 3)¿¿

This module will adapt year on year, as it aims to engage with contemporary issues in education. This will link to government led initiatives, sector driven concerns, as well as future challenges within the wide field of secondary education. The aim of the module is to develop high level professional practitioners who are reflective and critical thinkers with a clear understanding of the complexities of secondary education. Potential key areas of focus could include, the Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum and the associated challenges, the debate associated with Ofsted’s Review of Sexual Abuse and the resultant policy and practice. The changing impact of deprivation and the use of Pupil Premium, policies associated with immigration and their influence on secondary provision with respect to the supporting of minority / marginalised groups. The module could also potentially examine, the arguments connected to performativity and school inspection, along with a focus on engaging all stakeholders and the wider community. This module will promote the opportunity for apprentice teachers to apply the professional skills developed during their on the job training whilst underpinning their professional practice with current theory, research and policy.

Your professional teacher identity has been developed throughout levels 4 and 5 and this module enables you to reflect on some of the issues that professional teachers may encounter in order to improve your practice. You will learn what research and policy has to contribute to these issues and reflect on your own practice in light of these challenges. Potential issues could include the implementation of the Relationships, Sex and Health Education curriculum and engaging all stakeholders and the wider community.

Within this module a number of learning strategies will be used, including seminars, tutorials, peer group discussion. This will facilitate proactive learning based upon previous experience gained both prior to and during the course.

Sessions - Will draw from the school-based element within Level 6 aiming to integrate practical classroom experience with appropriate theory and practice. This will involve the use of case studies, apprentice-led inquiry, problem solving and collaboration and reflection on practice.

Lectures – These sessions will predominately be face to face with some elements of digital or virtual provision.

Tutorials – These provide the opportunity to discuss assignment requirements and reflections with the module tutors and gain academic support from academic mentors.¿¿¿

Independent study – A significant element of the apprentices’ professional and academic development is based on further independent study. This will enhance their pedological and curriculum knowledge, underpinning this with engagement with theory and the key concepts discussed in lectures, group discussions and tutorials.¿

Guided reading – A reading list and appropriate resources will be provided to enable apprentices to engage with relevant and appropriate debates.¿

This module will also provide opportunities for apprentice teachers to:¿
work¿with their peers and colleagues
develop interpersonal¿and professional skills outlined within the ITTECF. ¿
communicate and debate subject¿content¿

For academic support, apprentices can arrange a tutorial/s where draft assessment work may be discussed.¿¿¿

Further academic skills support is available from the academic skills tutors:¿ https://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/study-skills¿and IT support also available: from Digital Services:¿¿ https://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/get-digital¿

EEF (2023) Guide to pupil premium. Available at: https://d2tic4wvo1iusb.cloudfront.net/production/documents/guidance-for-teachers/pupil-premium/Pupil-Premium-2023.pdf?v=1696434151

Gov.UK (2019) Relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education

Martin, M., Forde, C. and McMahon, M. (2010) Contemporary issues in learning and teaching. London: SAGE.

PSHE association (n.d). Available at@ https://pshe-association.org.uk/

University teaching sessions
Tutorials
Placement School/College meetings with school-based mentor.
University library
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