Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Humanities and Social Science

Learning Methods

Practical

Workshop

Module Offerings

5116IRP-JAN-MTP

Aims

Provide key transferable skills including communication, presentation, practical classroom skills and team working.
Provide teaching experience to undergraduates who are considering teaching as a potential career.
Provide role models for pupils within schools located in areas of high deprivation.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an ability to mentor A-level students.
2.
Employ a planned approach to the design and delivery of a learning activity.
3.
Recognise their abilities in terms of effective communication, coaching and teaching.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Students will attend several teaching training sessions with our staff and with the school/college staff, and then mentor and teach a number of sessions with the students.
Module Overview:
Numbers on this module are strictly capped at 5 per institution. Alongside selecting this module in OMS, students wishing to follow this course will also have to make a direct application for consideration to the host institution. That application will take the form of a letter/personal statement outlining their suitability for this role and their commitment to teaching as a profession. This will take place in May/June. Initial shortlisting will be undertaken by the LJMU IRP team taking account of the following criteria: Record of attendance through Level-4 to be at least 75% across semester 2. Academic performance at Level-4: successful applicants will have achieved a minimum overall level mean mark of at least 60%. A clearly articulated appreciation of the nature of teaching and a commitment to this vocation. Where possible, evidence of teaching experience either as a classroom assistant, or equivalent, or teaching observation. All DBS checks will be completed with the host institution.

Assessments

Practice

Portfolio