Students will gain an understanding of the processes - pedagogic and managerial - which support learning in the primary classroom. They will realise the importance of good teaching in the achievement of successful learning for pupils; study the management of pupil behaviour, and learn about essential government policy in relation to these areas.

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly

1 x 2-hour problem-based learning seminars

Entry to Year 3 of the MA Honours Primary Education with Teaching Qualification.

None

Co-requisite Year 3 courses on the MA in Primary Education.

Assignment (60%)

Examination (40%)

Through an analysis of the processes - pedagogical and managerial - which support learning in the primary classroom, and by drawing upon individuals' academic learning and the life experiences, this course aims to:

Establish in the student a sense of being a learner as well as a teacher;

Provide a grounding for professional practice in the classroom;

Critically assess the professional development agenda.

By the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the processes - pedagogic and managerial - which support learning in the primary classroom
- Explain and assess of the importance of good teaching in the achievement of successful learning
- Apply an understanding of the behaviour of children in the primary classroom and how it might be managed.

Students must normally attend at least 80% of classes, and attempt all summative assessments.