Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2013-2014 (archived)

Module FOUN0447: REFLECTIVE SKILLS FOR TEACHERS

Department: Foundation Year

FOUN0447: REFLECTIVE SKILLS FOR TEACHERS

Type	Open	Level	0	Credits	10	Availability	Available in 2013/14	Module Cap	None.	Location	Durham and Queen's Campus Stockton

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

None

Aims

to develop an understanding of primary school function
to develop reflective and observational skills
to develop a commitment to working with children
to develop a commitment to self-development

Content

All students progressing to teaching are expected to arrange regular observation sessions in primary schools. This module will provide the opportunity for students to discuss their observations and develop reflective skills through the use of a reflective diary and the introduction of specific reflective techniques such as Shon's learning cycle.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

On successful completion the student will be able to:
understand how a primary school functions

Subject-specific Skills:

On successful completion the student will:
be able to use Schon's learning cycle to reflect on learning
be aware of classroom management issues facing teachers
be able to identify and discuss some successful and unsuccessful teaching strategies used by teachers

Key Skills:

On successful completion the student will be able to:
communicate effectively both orally and in writing
have demonstrated an ability to work with others
have improved their own learning and performance through reflective practice
Assignment 1 covers SK1, SS 1-3 and KS 1-3
Assignment 2 covers SK1, SS 1-3 and KS 1-3

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Students will be expected to visit a primary school on a regular basis and maintain a diary of observations.
Understanding of primary school functions and classroom issues will be developed through group discussions and presentations of observations and assessment in the presentation with discussion.
Reflective skills will be introduced through whole class activities, group discussions and the writing of a reflective diary.
Reflective skills will be developed through individual tutorial interviews, group discussion and improvement of the reflective diary.
Reflective skills will be assessed by the completion of a reflective writing task, and a presentation and discussion with members of the Education department.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Observation in Schools	10	weekly	3 hours	30	■
Lectures	2	at beginning and near end of module	1 hour	2	■
Seminars	10	weekly	1 hour	10	■
Preparation and Reading				58
Total				100

Summative Assessment

Component: Reflective Writing		Component Weighting: 50%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Reflective Writing		100%	Resubmission
Component: Presentation and Discussion		Component Weighting: 50%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Presentation and Discussion		100%	Resubmission

Formative Assessment:

Reflective diary, individual tutor discussions, whole class presentations

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University