EP317-30 Introduction to Secondary History Education
Introductory description
This module takes place in term 2 and is specially designed to introduce you to History curriculum and pedagogy
in the Secondary school age range. You will explore your subject from a new perspective through engaging sessions
at university led by teaching fellows and visiting teachers and have opportunity to support teaching and learning in
practice through activities in a school or online learning setting with secondary age pupils. Through engagement in
History education you will have the opportunity to raise awareness of and encourage engagement with History education within the local community.
The module is hosted by the Centre for Teacher Education (currently rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED). Anyone who
completes the module is automatically eligible for an interview for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
initial teacher training course (providing all entry requirements for Initial Teacher Training are met).
Module aims
- To develop knowledge and understanding about the UK education system and what it is like to be a secondary
History teacher. - To develop knowledge and understanding of History education.
- To provide a professional experience in supporting the teaching of History .
- To develop key transferable skills through engagement with 11-18 education.
- To develop skills in personal reflection on professional practice.
- To relate educational theory to education practice.
- To raise aspirations of school students and encourage access to the study of History in Higher Education.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The theory which underpins the practice of History teaching is explored through seminars led by CTE Teaching
Fellows. The seminars begin by discussing the current context of the UK education system and national curriculum
before exploring a range of key themes in education such as how students learn, how ideas develop in the school
curriculum and using assessment for learning and specific aspects of pedagogy relating to the teaching of History.
As part of the module you engage in History education through contributing to support for secondary age
History students, either through creating learning resources or a short placement in a school. Whilst engaged in
supporting History learning you will develop your practical understanding of the teaching of History.
Indicative activities might include: developing learning resources, observing experienced teacher, supporting lessons, 1 to 1 or small group teaching, supporting school students in preparation for Higher Education. To prepare for and support you for this you will participate a series of workshops at the university. These are highly interactive, practice based sessions, delivered by university tutors and visiting teachers from local secondary schools. Sessions cover topics such as effective management of learning environments, developing resources to support learning and effective questioning.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Critically analyse and reflect on key issues in History education in school.
- Critically reflect on practice in teaching History in school.
- Apply learning theory to school History teaching practices.
- Demonstrate engagement with supporting the teaching and learning of History.
- Demonstrate professional skills in collaboration and effective communication with young people.
- Demonstrate engagement with raising the aspirations of school students towards study in Higher Education
Indicative reading list
The reading list held by the University Library (via Talis Aspire) will be kept up to date in accordance with developments in the subject area.
Interdisciplinary
Through exploring the teaching and pedagogy of your subject you will consider and build connections between your
subject, educational theory, the psychology of learning and cognition and also consider elements of policy, society
and sociology. You will develop your written communication skills in producing both academic and professional
evidence-informed rationales for practice.
Subject specific skills
You will develop skills relevant for teaching and the development of practice such as communication, collaboration
and reflection. You will also develop skills relevant to the academic study of education such as analysis and critique.
The module will also develop your skills in the pedagogy of your subject.
Transferable skills
Critical Thinking- Reasoning and Problem Solving- Active Lifelong Learning -Communication (verbal and written)-
Teamwork and working effectively with others- Information literacy (research skills)- ICT Literacy- Citizenship (local and global)- Ethical Values- Inter-cultural learning and diversity awareness- Professionalism- Organisational awareness
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 2 sessions of 1 hour (1%) |
| Seminars | 7 sessions of 2 hours (5%) |
| Practical classes | 7 sessions of 2 hours (5%) |
| Placement | 75 hours (25%) |
| Assessment | 195 hours (65%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical review on an issue in History Education | 35% | 60 hours | Yes (extension) |
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A short planning and reflection piece (500 words) on a chosen issue in History Education followed by a group video presentation discussing the issue and implications for teaching History. |
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| Evidence-based History teaching presentation | 35% | 75 hours | Yes (extension) |
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A recorded teaching presentation designed to support children's learning in History with a 500-word teacher note, discussing the rationale relating to secondary History curriculum, learning intentions or pedagogic theory. |
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| Academic Poster- what should future of History education look like? | 30% | 60 hours | Yes (extension) |
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An academic poster to synthesise ideas from the module learning and demonstrate their application by exploring what future of History education should look like. This draws together concepts students will have developed at school/tutoring, as well as those they have encountered at the university through critical engagement with both theory and practice. |
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Feedback on assessment
Formative: During the course of the module students will have the opportunity to submit one annotated bibliography
and their planning sheet for the academic poster for either written or audio feedback.
Summative: A written feedback sheet and in-text comments will be provided on each component.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.