Being a Subject Specialist Teacher - DIQ9130

Assessment 2: Oral presentation/assessment

Presentations with peer and tutor feedback.

Oral Presentation/assessment

Assessment 1: Written draft

Students conducting research as a part of their learning and assessment for this module are expected to do so in accordance with the British Educational Research Association’s ethical guidelines. Resources to support student compliance with the guidelines is available at the BERA website at the following URL: http://www.bera.ac.uk/ethics-and-educational-research-2/. Students will be asked when they submit work to indicate that they have read and complied with the guidelines.
Discussion of first drafts of assignments. Tutorials. Feedback arising from teaching observations and from discussions between the trainee and their mentor.

Written draft

Assessment 1: Portfolio

A Teaching Portfolio, containing• Evidence of Personal Development • Records of, and tutor reports on, a minimum of four observations (including one specialist observation) of the trainee’s teaching• Structured reflections on a range of specified themes. The reflections will refer to appropriate literature and will be supported by evidence drawn from records of the trainee’s own teaching (e.g. lesson evaluations, lesson plans and schemes of work). At least one reflection should be based on the trainee’s observation of an experienced teacher’s practice. • A critical discussion of how the trainee has been learning to teach and become a teacher.• Completion of a review and action plan agreed with tutor.

Portfolio

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Presents a Specialist Conference paper. The paper should discuss the key pedagogical principles and factors affecting teaching and learning within the specialist area. The presentation will normally be supported by a written paper of approximately 1,500 - 2,000 words

Written Assignment

<p>This module builds on previous generic and subject specialist development in two ways. Firstly, it contributes to your development of more advanced strategies and methods for promoting learning and, secondly, it involves a focus on specific specialist areas and the critical analysis of subject specialist pedagogy. The module achieves these purposes by enhancing your ability to reflect critically on, and to evaluate, teaching and learning; by recognising particular curriculum and professional challenges; and by developing your ability to respond to these concerns in sophisticated, innovative and creative ways. Key learning activities of the module are practical teaching experience and the engagement with other specialists through collaborative practice. The module is assessed through a Teaching Portfolio and a Conference Paper dealing with teaching and learning in the specialist subject. These tasks are weighted 60% and 40% respectively.</p>

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DIQ9130 - Being a Subject Specialist Teacher

Being a Subject Specialist Teacher

Collaborate with other specialists to develop own professional practice.

Attend Subject Specialist Conference at which a specialist paper is presented.

Review and agree with tutor level of achievement on the course and an action plan for further professional development.

Analyse new developments impacting on professional practice within the specialist area.

Demonstrate respect for diversity and the ability to establish an inclusive learning environment.

Critically reflect on, evaluate and develop innovative and creative approaches to teaching and learning within the specialist area.

Review key pedagogical principles and their implications for teaching and learning in the specialist area. 

Analyse the theoretical concepts of innovation and creativity in teaching and learning and their application to a particular specialist area. 

Apply appropriate teaching strategies and methods within the specialist area. 

Achieve appropriate standards of professional practice.

Discuss ways in which learning can be supported or enhanced through the application of digital and other new technologies. 