Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Learning & Teaching 1
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: TED11102
Module leader: Colin McGill
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Teacher Education
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Learning and Teaching 1 is designed to explore the professional values, personal commitment, complex pedagogical approaches and subject knowledge required in curricular specialisms. There will be a focus on the Senior Phase of secondary school to allow you to develop your confidence in working with pupils who are working towards external qualifications. You will develop your skills in planning and delivering lessons, or portions of lessons, which are relevant, challenging and engaging, using research and evidence-informed teaching strategies.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate the attributes of Being a Teacher in Scotland aligned to the Standards for Provisional Registration of the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

LO2: Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of the curricular content of your subject in the secondary school curriculum.

LO3: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the curriculum structure of your subject in the secondary school curriculum.

LO4: Demonstrate a developing critical understanding of inclusive teaching and assessment strategies and resources for your subject area of the secondary curriculum.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Colin McGill
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 9 Each week of the first 9 weeks of the trimester, there will be a lecture for all PGDE students focusing on a different aspect of learning & teaching. Independent study time should be used to complete pre-reading and other activities prior to the lecture.
Face To Face Seminar 18 You will have the opportunity in your subject groups to discuss how the learning from the weekly lecture could be applied in your specific subject.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 54 You will have workshops focusing on lesson planning and delivering micro teaching episodes, as well as further exploration of different pedagogies for teaching your subject at all levels. If you are a PGDE science student, you will spend up to 6 hours per week in the laboratory so that you can focus on using practical work to support learning.
Online Guided independent study 119 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle (these will also be shared via the Module leganto list at the beginning of the module should you wish more time to engage with the materials). You are expected to read and reflect on the essential reading material which can be discussed during the lectures and seminar sessions. Resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module moodle page.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 words You will submit a series of 4 lesson plans for the senior phase of your subject, along with an accompanying essay giving a background to this area of the school curriculum, and a research/evidence-based justification for the learning activities used.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
TED11102 Learning and Teaching 1
PGDE Physics
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