ED3AC2-The Arts, Children and Education 3: English

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Mrs Stephanie Sharp
Email: s.sharp@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module deepens and consolidates studentsô€€’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the application of their subject specialism to the primary curriculum. The module develops particular areas of expertise which are important for the English specialist in the primary school. These include use of technology and the wider role of the subject leader as a member of the school community. Links will also be made to module ED3SE1 related to the subject leader's role in resourcing the school and what it means to create a reading classroom.

Aims:
􀀕 To refine understanding of effective primary pedagogy for English
􀀕 To further extend knowledge and understanding required for primary subject leadership
􀀕 To continue to develop understanding of issues in primary English teaching and learning

Assessable learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

􀀕 Formulate their views on key issues in teaching English, combining their personal views, their professional experience and the research literature
􀀕 Propose and defend a pedagogy for English teaching in the contemporary political and cultural context, based on a secure evidence base regarding best practice in primary English teaching
􀀕 Make recommendations for resourcing the school and classroom in order to support effective learning
􀀕 Use a range of technology to generate effective teaching and learning activities

Additional outcomes:
Students will consolidate their understanding of English teaching and learning in the primary school and the role and responsibilities of the English subject leader. Through this module they will reflect on their own progression over the course of the specialism, improving their employability through articulating their own policies and understanding of progression for children.

Outline content:
􀀕 Key issues in English teaching
􀀕 Refining a personal philosophy for the teaching of English in the primary school
􀀕 Resourcing the school and the classroom (including managing the school library)
􀀕 The wider role of the English subject leader (including working with school governors)

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
This module will be delivered in interactive sessions, which include lecturing, discussion and practical activities, and which will include blended learning, provided through Blackboard