– see Appendix 8 for details. Students must be successful in all three written assignments, in order to pass the course. Further details of assessment requirements are on Moodle. PGCE Primary Assessment Requirements 2018-19 Core Curriculum M Level Title: Dialogic Teaching: “…talk is arguably the true foundation of learning”. (Alexander, 2017:9) Critically discuss this statement in relation to children’s learning in two of the core subjects (English, mathematics, science and computing). Assessment Strategies for Core Curriculum A 3,000 word critical and reflective written assignment, which requires you to consider and debate the quote above, in relation to theory and practice. Submission date: 25th February 2019 - via Turnitin on Moodle Teaching Studies M “An aspect of my teaching that I am interested in making more effective is …” Assessment Strategies for Teaching Studies Unit A reflective and analytical 3,000 word assignment that requires you to consider the effectiveness of an aspect of your professional practice, in the of your experience, developing professional values and beliefs in relation to teaching and learning. Submission date: 29th April 2019 - via Turnitin on Moodle Foundation Curriculum Practice Level “How learning outside the classroom can be used to effectively enhance the quality of teaching and learning experience in at least two foundation subjects.” Assessment Strategies for Foundation Curriculum Unit A practical 1,500 word equivalent assignment to include: A rationale for why a specific site/location can be used to effectively teach the Foundation Subjects and a description of the learning and activities children would engage with on the visit (1000 words) A medium term plan to provide the overview of children’s learning (500 words) 3 detailed lesson plans to illustrate follow up classroom/school based activities This is pass/fail as it is a practice level unit and marked by school mentors. See Appendix 8 for details Submission date: 7th January 2019 – to the Professional/Class Mentor in Block A Block A First Placement Final Report 14th December 2018 Assessment Strategies for each Element of Assessment Evidence of meeting the Teachers’ Standards through the final report. The minimum requirement is that all Standards must be met, at Grade 3 level in order to pass the placement, according to the University Grading Criteria.
law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law. Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the policies and practices of the school in which they teach Teachers must maintain high standards of punctuality. Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks set out their professional duties and responsibilities. clear who to contact when issues arise e.g. know who the named child protection person is within the school and follow policy relating to child protection knowledgeable about the relevant school policies and statutory regulatory frameworks in relation to promoting values/ethos and able to explain how these policies inform their own planning and teaching e.g. in relation to EAL, SEN, literacy, behaviour; and promoting good relations between groups aware of cyber bullying, e-safety and appropriate use of personal data and social media aware of implications of GDPR aware of fire procedures, health and safety measures, first aiders etc of their statutory professional responsibilities including the requirement to promote equal opportunities and to provide reasonable adjustments for pupils with disabilities, as provided for in current Equalities legislation aware of any tensions or difficulties in the school as a whole or in the classes they teach, and know what to do about this putting the wellbeing, development and progress of children and young people first demonstrating respect for diversity and promote equality and striving to establish productive partnerships with parents and carers demonstrating honesty and integrity and uphold public trust and confidence in the teaching profession adhering to appropriate professional dress requirements for the context in which they are working Student’s comments pre-placement and during induction (include date) Student’s comments at Block A interim point on progress Student’s comments at the end of Block A on progress Student’s comments at the end of Block B on progress Student’s comments at the end of Block A2 on progress