Primary Education 5-11 (QTS) BA (Hons)

Course Content

• Course Details

  You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that you need to become a creative teacher who will be able to make a significant difference to the lives of children. In doing so you will demonstrate the professional standards for teaching 5 to 11 age range as required by the Department for Education. We are committed to ensuring you achieve a high quality degree.

   

  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  • School Experience Primary 1a (Alternative) (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1035

    Status: Designate
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of the day to day running of a primary school and the role of a class teacher through observing planning and evaluation of activities with small groups.
  • School Experience Primary 1b (Alternative) (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1036

    Status: Designate
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of the day to day running of a primary school and the role of a class teacher through planning teaching and assessment of identified subjects for groups and whole classes.
  • The Developing Teacher of English (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1030

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of the fundamental aspects of language and literacy learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy knowledge and skills.
  • Practitioner Researcher (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1029

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of practitioner research.
  • The Developing Teacher of Mathematics (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1031

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of the fundamental aspects of mathematics learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy knowledge and skills.
  • Professional Studies (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1028

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of primary school organisation current curriculum structures and the range of factors which impact on children's cognitive social and emotional development. It will also develop students' awareness of the professional skills and attitudes that they will need to develop including the ethical and legal responsibilities of professional teachers.
  • The Developing Teacher of Science and Design and Technology (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1032

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of the fundamental aspects of science and design and technology learning and teaching. Students will develop an understanding of curriculum expectations and strengthen their subject content pedagogy knowledge and skills.
  • Developing Expertise as a Primary Teacher (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1034

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to introduce students to theories of education government policy and key terminology to inform the development of expertise as a primary teacher including breadth and depth of subject knowledge.
  • The Developing Teacher of the Wider Primary Curriculum (30 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1033

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the principles of the knowledge skills and concepts relating to the wider curriculum. This will enable students to identify the place and value of the wider curriculum underpinned by appropriate academic and pedagogical knowledge.
  • School Experience Primary 1b (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1036P

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of the day to day running of a primary school and the role of a class teacher through planning teaching and assessment of identified subjects for groups and whole classes.
  • School Experience Primary 1a (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT1035P

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of the day to day running of a primary school and the role of a class teacher through observing planning and evaluation of activities with small groups.

  • School Experience Primary 2b (Alternative) (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2047

    Status: Designate
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding and ability to meet the needs of all pupils through planning teaching and assessment for the whole class during a placement.
  • School Experience Primary 2a (Alternative) (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2046

    Status: Designate
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of the role of a subject leader in primary schools through collaborative planning teaching and assessment of a cross-curricular project.
  • Enriching the Expert Primary Teacher (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2045

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to further develop students' knowledge and understanding of enhancing whole school initiatives through using subject expertise.
  • Enriching the Teaching of the Wider Primary Curriculum (30 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2044

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to consolidate and extend students' subject and pedagogical knowledge in each of the primary wider curriculum subjects and the links between them; to draw upon research and practice associated with interdisciplinary learning including real world contexts and problem solving approaches relevant to primary education.
  • Enriching the Teaching of Science (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2043

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to enhance students' ability to select and explain approaches to learning to teach primary Science with reference to research. Students will learn how to support all children so that progress and engagement with science can be evidenced and promoted.
  • Enriching the Teaching of Mathematics (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2042

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to enhance students? ability to select and explain approaches to learning to teach primary mathematics with reference to research. Students will learn how to support all children so that progress and engagement with mathematics can be evidenced and promoted.
  • Professional Studies (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2040

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to enable students to understand the diversity of children's needs and prepare them for their increasing professional responsibilities in respect of inclusion assessment planning and child protection. It is underpinned by research.
  • Enriching the Teaching of English (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2041

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to enhance students' ability to select and explain approaches to learning about primary English with reference to research. Students will learn how to support all children so that progress and engagement with English can be evidenced and promoted.
  • School Experience Primary 2a (10 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2046P

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of the role of a subject leader in primary schools through collaborative planning teaching and assessment of a cross-curricular project.
  • School Experience Primary 2b (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT2047P

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding and ability to meet the needs of all pupils through planning teaching and assessment for the whole class during a placement.

  • School Experience Primary 3 (Alternative) (30 Credits)
    Module code: ITT3058

    Status: Designate
    The purpose of this module is to enhance students' understanding and ability to show appropriate competence in all Teachers' Standards.
  • Principal module -- Research Project (30 Credits)
    Module code: ITT4005

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to support students in undertaking a small scale research project relevant to the role of a primary school teacher. An independent review of the literature for the identified area of enquiry will take place. Following ethical approval data will then be gathered in school or other educational settings and then analysed. Implications for own and other professionals' practice will then be identified.
  • Professional Studies (20 Credits)
    Module code: ITT3054

    Status: Compulsory
    The purpose of this module is to enhance knowledge in effective professional practice through engaging with research national priorities curriculum expectations and professional development in preparation for employment as a primary school teacher.
  • Enhancing the Expert Primary School Teacher
    Module code: ITT3061

    Status: Compulsory
  • School Experience Primary 3 (30 Credits)
    Module code: ITT3058P

    Status: Designate
    The purpose of this module is to enhance students' understanding and ability to show appropriate competence in all Teachers' Standards.
  • Curriculum Changemakers and Innovators
    Module code: ITT3060

    Status: Compulsory

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• Placements

  You will have variety of school-based training placements across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 giving you a breadth of teaching experience. You will have a trained mentor in each school-based training placement as well as an allocated tutor at the University to support your professional development.

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• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  Will I spend time in a primary school?

  Work experience is integral to this course through school-based training placements. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of partnership schools giving you the best teaching foundation possible.

  How will I learn?

  You will engage in face to face, online and offsite Learning Events which enable you to reflect and act on university and school-based learning. Throughout the course you will be supported in your independent and group learning by a range of expert tutors at university and by trained mentors in school.

  How often will I attend university/school?

  Your course consists of university and school-based learning. You will be in school for at least 120 days over the course of your degree. University based days are normally between 9am and 5pm. School-based days will vary according to the requirements of the school but general expectations are that you will be in school between 8.15am and 4.30pm.

  How will I be assessed?

  Assessment for this course is continuous. You will engage in various assignments including essays, presentations and posters as well as a final year dissertation. Your teaching, including planning and assessment, will be assessed against the Teachers’ Standards. Partnership schools share the responsibility for assessment during the practical teaching.

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• Entry Requirements

  You must have GCSE Grade C/4 (a higher grade is preferable) in English Language, Mathematics and Science before application. If you have a GCSE result pending, please contact admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk for advice.

  A normal offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. It is considered that you will benefit from school experience before the course starts.

  An offer to study with us would be subject to checks and broader disclosures including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Disqualification by Association and Occupational Health Screening.

  Intellectual and academic capabilities

  Prior to the award of QTS, providers must assure trainees’ capabilities in English and mathematics. Any work to address shortfalls in English and mathematics must be undertaken by the trainee teacher in addition to other aspects of their training.  It is the trainee’s responsibility to secure Fundamental English and mathematics, whereas responsibility for assurance lies with the provider.

  For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

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• Fees and Funding

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2020/21. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  Additional costs

  There will be additional costs for travel to placements, optional visits within modules, and paper based materials for recording and storage of evidence. We provide financial support for your placement travel costs according to the annually reviewed process. For optional trips, typically the Hong Kong trip is financed by the provider and the trip to Hungary normally costs no more than £400.

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• Postgraduate Opportunties

  Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

  Education MA

   

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