Formative Study

Essay

Self Awareness

Personal and professional development planning.
Role of the primary teacher.
Professional attributes and skills required for primary teaching.
Introduction to QTS standards (North West Tracking Document).
Introduction to safeguarding and promotion of well-being of children.
Introduction to the primary curriculum.
Introduction to diversity and inclusion.
The learning environment - classroom management, classroom climate, behaviour for learning.
Introduction to lesson planning.
Teaching strategies.
Introduction to reflective practice.
The place of research in primary education.
Preparatory Research skills
Leadership skills

Introduction to Professional Practice - 4211PRIM

Introduction to Professional Practice

Identify key professional skills required for primary teaching.

Recognise and explain the key elements of effective teaching and learning in the primary classroom.

Identify and reflect upon the following aspects of self-awareness in respect of personal development and career planning: strengths and weakness; motivation and values; ability to work with others.

Describe and summarise how a range of issues influence classroom practice.