Work effectively both as a member of a group and independently. Also contribute meaningfully to debate concerning contemporary issues in science, and evaluate from a position of knowledge, policies and strategies concerning contemporary problems. Appreciate the cultural and historical influences which have led to the development of modern scientific understanding. The four year integrated programme starts in year one with courses in Teaching Studies, Curriculum studies and a specialist subject, Primary Science is taught as part of the Curriculum Studies programme. This is a broadly-based primary course including serial and block school attachment across the age phase.
Student teachers can re-assess their choice of age phase at the end of the year.
There is a part 1 assessment at the end of the year based on a combination of written examinations and coursework. The programme of Teaching Studies, Curriculum Studies and Subject Study continues in Year two. Student teachers, working collaboratively as well as individually, in classrooms will improve their professional skills and assume increasing responsibility for planning and classroom management. Teaching Studies, Curriculum Studies and Subject Study all continue into Year three. At this stage in the course, student teachers will be able to take responsibility for the full primary curriculum in their teaching.