Contemporary Issues in Core Curriculum - DFM1037

Assessment 1: Written draft

Tutors will give individual feedback on a 500 word draft of the subject analysis. 

Written draft

Assessment 1: Portfolio

This portfolio is a combination of x1 lesson plan in English (including Phonics), maths and science in the  primary classroom, including a reflection on practice, alongside a written analysis of one chose subject area. In this analysis, you will analyse the position of the chosen subject in the national curriculum and examine wider debates on the notion of a &#39;broad and balanced curriculum&#39; drawing on theory, policy, and practice. 

Portfolio

<p>This module equips you to effectively teach English, mathematics and science across the primary age range with small groups of children. You will be introduced to historical and contemporary teaching and learning strategies within the core subjects and you will consider how educational reform, policy, and theories have shaped curriculum and practice. The module examines how the economic, political and educational landscape shapes curricula, especially the impact on &#39;other&#39; curriculum areas such as the foundation subjects and the &#39;creative arts&#39; - music, art, drama for example. The module encourages you to analyse the impact of these curriculum issues  on teacher autonomy, professionalism, and practice, and asks you to identify more equitable responses for curricula reform. </p>

School of Education and Professional Development

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Education and Community Studies

DFM1037 - Contemporary Issues in Core Curriculum

Contemporary Issues in Core Curriculum

Interpret the statutory and non-statutory requirements for teaching the primary core subjects and the corresponding areas in EYFS, demonstrating coherent subject knowledge

Be able to critically apply theory to practice, selecting and evaluating appropriate pedagogy

Be able to critically reflect on and evaluates aspects of their own teaching and professional development

Appraise the key underlying pedagogical principles, based on research, theory and policy relating to teaching the core subjects