Being a Subject Specialist Teacher - DIQ9130

Assessment 2: Written draft

Discussion of first drafts of assignments. Tutorials. Feedback from Specialist Conference tutor.

Written draft

Assessment 1: Written draft

Discussion of first drafts of assignments. Tutorials. Feedback arising from teaching observations and from discussions between the trainee and their mentor.

Assessment 1: Portfolio

A Teaching Portfolio, containing:
Records of, and tutor reports on, a minimum of five specialist observations of the trainee’s teaching.Evaluative reflections on each observation that inform future practice and actions.One reflection on how creative approaches can overcome individual barriers to learning in the trainee’s subject-specialist area.Log of 20 hours of second placement experience across the academic year.Completion of an action plan agreed with tutor and viva. This must include evidence of personal and professional development.
All reflections submitted as part of this task can be submitted in written, audio, video or graphic form. They must be supported by evidence and draw on appropriate theoretical knowledge.

Portfolio

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

A Specialist Conference paper. The paper should discuss the key pedagogical principles and factors affecting teaching and learning within the specialist area. This will be presented to peers at a Specialist Conference.

Written Assignment

<p>This module involves further practice-focused professional development. It builds on previous generic and subject specialist development in two ways. Firstly, it contributes to the development of more advanced, inquiry-based strategies and methods for promoting subject-specialist learning; secondly, it promotes the analysis of subject specialist pedagogy. The module achieves these purposes by enhancing your ability to reflect on the challenges implicit in teaching your subject and by developing your ability to respond to these concerns in innovative and creative ways.</p>

School of Education and Professional Development

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DIQ9130 - Being a Subject Specialist Teacher

Being a Subject Specialist Teacher

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. 

Identify ways in which English, maths, sustainability and digital technologies may be integrated into the subject specialist area.

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

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

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

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

Reflect on and develop innovative and creative approaches to teaching and learning within the specialist area.

Collaborate with other specialists to develop own professional practice.

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. 