Introductory description

The Professional Practice module continues to require all students to pass each of the Teachers’ Standards to be recommended for QTS. The revisions here ensure that this module meets the current statutory demands of the teaching profession and complies with the Centre for Teacher Education’s core values of creativity, social justice and curiosity.

Module web page

Module aims

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.

There are 2 components for the assessment of this module, both of which must be passed for the module to be passed.

• A Level 6 (H) Online Portfolio – equivalent to 3000 words (pass/fail)
• The Department for Education's Teachers’ Standards, which result in trainees being recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Successful students will demonstrate secure knowledge that: LO1 Effective professional development is likely to be sustained over time, and involve expert support/coaching and opportunities for collaboration
• LO2 Teachers are key role models, who can influence the attitudes, values and behaviours of their students
• L03: Teachers have the ability to affect and improve the wellbeing, motivation and behaviour of their pupils
• L04 The ability to self-regulate emotionally affects pupils’ ability to learn and succeed in school and in their future life
• L05 Effective teaching can transform pupils’ knowledge, capabilities and beliefs about learning
• LO6 Reflective practice, supported by feedback from and observation of experienced colleagues, professional debate and learning from educational research is likely to support improvement
• LO7 Teachers can influence pupils’ resilience and beliefs about their ability to succeed by ensuring all pupils have the opportunity to experience meaningful success
• LO8 Teachers can make valuable contributions to the wider life of the school in a broad range of ways; including by supporting and developing effective professional relationships with colleagues

Subject specific skills

ICT skills (using an appropriate technological platform)
Reflection
Analysis
Selecting appropriate sources
Academic referencing
Teaching and presenting skills
Assessment of pupils' work

Transferable skills

Using ICT
Reflective tools
Academic referencing
Teaching and presenting skills
Oral and written communication.