CONGRATULATIONS on achieving a place on

BA [Hons] in Primary Education

… the real work starts here!!!!!

Subject Knowledge Support Site

Commendations

As an NQT I am grateful for the wide range of teaching experience I was able to gain at YSJ. Whereas some of my other NQT colleagues in Luton have had the experience of 1 or 2 schools, I have been into 5 different classes in 4 different schools in my training alone. To add to this I also had the opportunity to study in the USA, allowing me the opportunity to visit schools and teach some lessons out there as well.

The lecturers are all friendly and experienced in the teaching world, drawing on their experiences to help you through the course and to prepare you for what to expect. This includes strategies for teaching EAL children, how to be a subject coordinator and generally what to expect in the classroom.

Many of the lectures incorporate up to date training of current legislations and frameworks, allowing you to go into your first job with as good as, if not better knowledge of the current strategies, (especially ICT) than many experienced teachers have.

A Headteacher’s perspective

June 2010 Rebecca has made an outstanding impact on

our school; she is extremely hard-working, has an up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum and takes part in school life as if she has never been anywhere else- a wonderful appointment!

Contents of the Course

All details (including Health and Safety information) are contained in the Programme Handbook

120 credits in each year comprising

10 and 20 credit modules

You will register for the equivalent of 6 X 20 credit modules each year

Modules for Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2

1QTE40 - Learning and Teaching English - 20 credits

1QTF50 - Learning and Teaching PE -10 credits

1QTM40 Learning and Teaching Mathematics -10 credits

1QTG40 Awareness of Learning and Teaching and School experience 1 - 40 credits *1QTF40 -Learning and Teaching The Performing Arts - 10 credits

1QTS40 Learning and Teaching Science - 10 credits

1QTC40 Learning and Teaching ICT - 10 credits

1QTF60 Learning and Teaching Humanities and RE - 10 credits

Frequently asked questions

Modules

Module Handbooks (on Moodle) What support is available? What happens if I fail a module? Opportunity to re-sit…. However….

Important dates for next year!

These dates refer to examination re-sits and assignment re-submission deadlines.

It is vital that you note these for next year as your progression on the course could be at risk.If you have already made arrangements for these dates you MUST discuss these with us this week.

Sem 1 re-sit Exam period - 13 April - 15 April Last day for submission - 14 April (noon) Sem 2 exam period - 9 May - 20 May Sem 2 re-sit Exam period - 24 Aug- 26 Aug Last day for submission - 1 Sept (noon)   

Mitigating Circumstances procedures All Extension and Mitigating Circumstances requests are to be made at the very latest one day before the original hand-in date. For Mitigating Circumstances, students should be encouraged to approach staff as early as possible regarding difficulties that may affect submission of work. Extensions without mitigating circumstances can only be awarded a capped mark of 40. Students should first approach Module Tutors regarding potential difficulties.

Student is responsible for fully completing Request for Consideration of Mitigating Circumstances form. This cannot be done on their behalf, even if staff are aware of difficult circumstances. Only one form is required for modules delivered within the same Faculty but all modules should be clearly specified on the form.

Student should attach all relevant supporting evidence. Mitigating Circumstances are very unlikely to be granted without such evidence being provided.

Student should meet with their Year Leader (or a Head of Programme, if the Year Leader is not available) in order to discuss the Mitigating Circumstances Request. It is important that the form is complete at this stage.

Year Leader considers request (asking for further evidence if necessary) and informs both the student and HoP of the outcome.

Year Leader logs Mitigating Circumstances requests and retains copies of all forms for their own year group before passing the original on to the Education Office where it will be filed with all other Mitigating Circumstances requests. Admin Staff annotate Hand-In list.

Year Leader informs affected Module Directors and ATs.

Module Director ensures that Hand-In list for Admin Staff identifies those students whose work is not expected on the original agreed hand-in day.

Module Tutor/Module Director agree revised submission date with student (if applicable).

Handing in work

All assignments have advertised hand-in and hand-back dates (see Handbooks and Moodle)

Work must be handed in before 12 noon on the due date to the Education Office

(The office is only open until 12 noon on Friday)

Mitigating Circumstances must be applied for before the hand-in date

You must always see your Module Tutor in the first instance if there are problems

How can I be successful?

Team work Make use of support offered

Writing development Maths support (online Moodle materials) IT support Academic Tutor Student support

Read widely / work independently Be organised / plan ahead –back up all your

work

What if I am unable to attend a lecture? Acceptable reasons Absence procedures – Inform Faculty Office -

SE inform Partnership Office (no later than 8.30am on the first day of absence)

Leave of Absence Form from the Office This is a demanding course! Catching up

LECTURES ARE NOT OPTIONAL!

How can your voice be heard?

Student feedback on module evaluations

Programme representatives – meetings and details to be confirmed (2 per teaching group)

Programme Reps meet with Year Leaders three times a year and with all other Programme Reps (from other year groups) and Heads of Programme twice a year

Commitment and Personal Organisation Hons degree and professional qualification

within 3 years

Hence hard work and engagement

Take ownership of your own learning

More than taught sessions

Year Leader

Richard Day

Also SE Director for SE1 and Module Director for 1QTG40

Ensure you see your AT first (if at all possible) in the event of difficulties. E-mail Richard to arrange a time to speak to him if you need to!

Your Academic Tutor

Peter Raymond Mike Hickman Caroline Elbra-Ramsay

Richard Day Sally Maynard

To do this week….

Ensure your subject knowledge audits are underway

Visit and explore the TTRB website http://www.tda.gov.uk/about/newsletter/

jan2009/ttrb.aspx or http://www.ttrb.ac.uk/ Visit and explore the National Strategy

website http://

nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/

The Role of the Academic Tutor[University guidance]

To reflect regularly on your aspirations, achievements and development needs.

To help you to take responsibility for your own learning and development.

To give you a source or personal support and advice, including referral to specialist university services for expert guidance on learning, careers and personal issues.

To ensure that an accurate record of your undergraduate career is maintained and summarised for the university record.

To ensure that accurate and relevant references are produced for you.

The Role of the Academic Tutor[for trainee teachers]

Monitor progress towards the achievement of the Professional Standards for Qualified Teacher Status as stated in “Professional Standards for Teachers”

Monitor academic progress in all modules through assignment feedback sheets and trainee reflective overview

Monitor the development of supporting portfolios Write a reference that reflects your specialist subject

and teaching abilities Support you in compiling a Career Entry

Development Profile [CEDP] during the final term Meet with you at other times if you are experiencing

particular difficulties or he or she becomes aware of an urgent matter concerning you and your progress.

Satisfactory participation in the Academic Tutor process is not optional! You are required to respond to invitations to meet

with your AT. If you fail to respond you will not be meeting one of the course requirements of the programme and therefore the Head of Programme will become involved.

Trainees should understand that, if they do not attend meetings and if the Academic Tutor File is not maintained satisfactorily, the AT will not be able to: offer appropriate advice to support trainees’

developmental needs write a supportive reference offer appropriate support in compiling the

CEDP

Welcome Week AT Meetings

Name of AT Room Monday3.30-4.30

Room Friday3.30-4.30

Richard Day TW106 TW106

Mike Hickman DG123 DG123

Peter Raymond Skell 127 Skell 127

Caroline Elbra Ramsay DG016 DG016

Sally Maynard QN006 DG223

Documents

National Curriculum Programmes of Study

Professional Development Resource Pack

Primary Framework

Professional Standards for Teachers

To enrol on Year 1 Moodle Area

You will have a moodle area for every Module But key information for the Programme you

need to register individually using:http://moodle.yorksj.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=279

Enrolment - key qtsyear1

CONGRATULATIONS on achieving a place on

BA [Hons] in Primary Education

Good luck for the year ahead