Theories of Learning, Teaching and Development provides an introduction to the relationship between learning theory and practice. You will develop your understanding of education practice and how a variety of approaches may be evident in different settings to meet individual needs. The exploration of theory in relation to policy and educational practices will put this in context. The module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of basic concepts relating to theories of learning, teaching and development. There is a focus on developmental theories, social constructivist and behaviourist approaches, multiple intelligences, conditions for learning, individual learning styles and theory related to motivation and learning climate.

Children and Young People’s Development and Learning Needs focuses on meeting additional and individual learning needs in relation to legislative procedures and policy within an inclusive education framework. You will develop insight and understanding of specific learning needs, such as dyslexia. In developing an understanding of learning needs for individual children, you will have the opportunity to develop a specific area of interest. You will understand and use terminology associated with additional learning needs and strategies that may be used in order to meet those needs. The module also heightens awareness of diverse needs and will provide you with an understanding of the different roles within the children’s workforce contributing to the development of learning.

Work Based Learning (Schools) requires you to undertake a placement in a primary or secondary school depending upon your pathway. This module will enable you to develop transferable skills appropriate for future employment in an educational or non-educational setting, to gain experience of alternative roles related to primary/secondary education, and to gain practical experience that will underpin your learning in campus-based modules.

EYFS: Vision and Principles focuses on the importance of strong principles and shared vision in the context of early years care and education as well as on the dimensions of quality which constitute the key characteristics of effective early years practice. You will formulate and articulate a set of personal beliefs and principles in relation to your practice and develop a robust conceptual framework for understanding the nature of early years provision and the underlying social, cultural and political processes which impact on quality.

Children’s Development Through Curriculum Models develops your knowledge and understanding of the role of curriculum models in children’s learning and development. You will be introduced to the theories, history and current developments relating to curriculum models within education. This will be achieved through a study of the creative curriculum, the child-centred curriculum and the objective-based curriculum.

Creative Approaches to Learning and Development develops your knowledge and understanding of the role of creativity in children’s learning and development. You will be introduced to the theories, history and current developments relating to creativity in education. This will be achieved through a study of both theoretical and professional literature. You will explore creative processes and teaching approaches across a range of curriculum subjects through reading and practical activities. Creativity using ICT and multimedia will be explored and you will be expected to create activities designed to enhance children’s learning and development.

Introduction to University Pure Mathematics covers the Number System and operations, and properties of operations. The module also embraces mathematical principles such as algebraic structure, proof, matrix algebra and mathematical computer packages.

Introductory Statistics outlines the applications of mathematics and mathematical modelling techniques in statistics that underpin the subject at honours degree level. The module will enable you to enhance your knowledge of statistics that is central not only to the variety of A-level specifications but also key aspects that are developed through mathematics in school at all levels.

The Psychology of Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) develops your knowledge and understanding of the psychology of personal and social development and education as it applies to a contemporary education settings. You will be introduced to the theories, history and current developments relating to personal and social development and education. This will be achieved through a study of both theoretical and professional literature and the exploration and analysis of personal experience. You will learn through reading, exposition, interactive learning activities, reflective journals and group presentation.

Contemporary Issues in Citizenship develops your knowledge and understanding of the concept of citizenship and its application in state education syllabuses in England. This will be achieved through a study of both theoretical and professional literature and the exploration and analysis of personal experience. You will learn through reading, exposition, interactive learning activities and formal debate.

Energy and Human Demand introduces energy and related technologies as a concept which underpins all scientific disciplines. The module provides a stimulating platform to develop your basic understanding of selected physical processes and laboratory skills and confidence.

Scientist in Action develops your expertise by using structured practicals to explore various aspects of scientific investigation. These practicals will be underpinned by relevant subject knowledge. Scientists carrying out investigations within any field use common systematic methodologies and skills which together make up ‘scientific method’. This module will help you to appreciate how to execute such investigations and why such discipline is essential.

Planning Assessment and Evaluation of Learning introduces you to the concept of the planning and assessment cycle and the need for assessment and evaluation to impact upon planning. You will be encouraged to reflect on your personal and professional experience of planning, assessment and the current local, regional and national contexts in which you work. The module will explore the current standards and effectiveness debate, political priorities and the media’s view on evaluation, assessment and accountability in theory and practice. You will also identify and interpret a range of sources of assessment data, consider the key features of good practice and experiment with a range of recording techniques to monitor and measure children’s levels of achievement.

ECM Working in a Multi-Agency Environment outlines the ‘Every Child Matters’ outcomes and examines how the guidance of ‘Every Child Matters’ can be reached effectively in different educational contexts. The module will consider how professionals may intervene effectively using a variety of approaches and working with other agencies.

Personal Achievement and Career Planning allows you to review your workplace experience by evaluating the links between theory and practice. The aim is for you to identify and reflect on your own achievements and potential. You will develop a personal profile and career strategy which includes CV writing, reflection upon your strengths and weaknesses, interview preparation and the assembly of a personal portfolio of work.

Behaviour Support (Child) examines children’s behaviour and its relationship to work based settings. You will explore the many different ways that strategies can be utilised in managing children’s behaviour.

Creative Approaches to the Foundation Subjects examines the Foundation Subjects and Religious Education (RE) curriculum areas. You will develop subject and curriculum knowledge and demonstrate the ability to make effective use of the planning, teaching, assessment and evaluation cycle in the Foundation Subjects and RE. Throughout the module, you will be encouraged to engage creatively with teaching and learning in these essential curriculum areas.

Children’s Development Through the Primary Curriculum enhances your strength in various curriculum areas. The module will enable you to develop a strong understanding of children’s development and learning, which will underpin successful support for children’s learning and development in schools and settings.

Learning Outside the Classroom aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of learning outside the classroom. You will be introduced to the cross-curricular benefits of learning outside the classroom, for example on field trips or visiting museums or galleries. The module is designed to further your understanding of how learning outside the classroom contributes significantly to improving children’s personal, social and emotional development.

Matrix Algebra is both a pure and an applied mathematics module, taking the opportunity at each stage to examine applications of the theory. The module highlights important links between algebra and geometry.

University Calculus approaches calculus from an analytical angle rather than merely as a set of techniques. The module aims to provide a firm foundation in calculus and a deeper understanding of functions.

Supporting Young People in Crisis introduces you to the theories, legislative requirements and guidance on the support of pupils in crisis. The module will develop your critical awareness of the constraints and possibilities of crisis support in education settings, including notions of ‘safeguarding’, ethics and professional limitations and boundaries. The theory and reality of inter-agency working will be addressed through a study of both theoretical and professional literature and the exploration and analysis of personal experience. You will learn through reading, exposition, interactive learning activities and case studies.

Citizenship, Culture and Community explores and evaluates practice related to citizenship in community, including schools as communities. This will be achieved through a study of both theoretical and polemic literature and the exploration and analysis of personal experience. You will learn through reading, exposition and interactive learning activities including dialogue with community leaders and speakers.

Exploring Living Organisms examines how organisms demonstrate different levels of organisation. Fundamentally, all organisms are composed of one or more cells. Multicellular organisms arrange these cells into tissues and organs. In order to stay alive, all organisms have metabolic demands and a particular organism will have specific demands relating to survival in their immediate environment. Survival of these organisms results from adaptations that have evolved over time. This module explores these demands, how they are met under different environmental regimes and how natural selection operates to produce initially well-adapted populations and, in the long-term, new species.

Materials Science develops your understanding of material behaviour based upon models of structure and therefore provides a platform to discuss the design and utilisation of modern materials. The design of new materials is at the forefront of scientific research and technological development. This is driven by a variety of influences including political, economic, social and environmental factors.

Inclusion and Support Networks provides an opportunity to evaluate inclusive provision in the workplace. You will be encouraged to devise innovative ways to foster, promote and develop inclusive practice and to apply effective strategies that help to remove barriers to learning and participation. The module will promote good practice in terms of partnership approaches to meeting learning needs, participation, rights, entitlement, voice, access to the curriculum and learning for all children.

Preparing for Research introduces you to research methodology and the importance of completing an initial research plan. The module immerses you in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The reading and assessment of publications and reflection on methodological issues form a key element of the module. You will also be required to formulate a research proposal.

Safeguarding Children and Young People focuses on Every Child Matters and the current safeguarding agenda to enable children to reach their potential. In the critical analysis of challenging issues, you will expand your knowledge through the integration of research and theory, tackling complex issues and developing problem solving abilities. Working in partnership, communication and collaboration are central to the provision of specific support and services for children and young people and integration of services is central to the ethos of the module. There is a need to fully appreciate the rights of children and young people in law and this module actively fosters this concept.

Applying Theories to Learning equips you with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of teaching and learning and allows you to relate it to your own practice. The module examines theories of learning and allows you to critically review these in relation to practice in educative settings. There is a focus on cognitivism, social constructivism, behaviourist and humanist approaches, learning styles, multiple intelligences, meta-cognition and an exploration of the relationships between teaching for learning and associated conditions for learning.

Current Initiatives in Supporting Children’s Development examines the major determinants affecting the health economic and social well-being of children, young people and their families. The module will address inequalities and explore interventions aimed at tackling such inequalities to ensure that the best outcomes are afforded to children and young people.

Work-Based Research requires you to carry out a small-scale research project that will inform your practice and may also provide a foundation for Master’s study and further research work. You will discover how to select, justify and evaluate an appropriate set of research tools to carry out your research, gain an appreciation and understanding of ethics, and gather, analyse and present research results in a way that is appropriate to your chosen research methodology.

Research Project involves undertaking a piece of small scale research and preparing an article for possible publication outlining the outcomes of the project. The aim is for you to develop a greater depth of understanding of a particular aspect of your subject specialism.

Number Theory centres around the theory of whole numbers. Working with whole numbers and investigating their properties not only lends itself to school-based work but also provides an opportunity to introduce mathematical proof without the need for substantial pure mathematics background knowledge. The module lends itself to both project work and computer-based work.

Statistical Inference enables you to gain insight into the underlying structure of techniques and key results. The aim is to give you greater confidence in your use of statistics. You will learn how to select suitable levels of significance in reporting results or designing tests, execute a variety of statistical testing techniques, use probability models to solve problems, and access and make appropriate use of computer software in data analysis.

Research Project involves undertaking a piece of small scale research and preparing an article for possible publication outlining the outcomes of the project. The aim is for you to develop a greater depth of understanding of a particular aspect of your subject specialism.

Current Initiatives in Supporting Children’s Development examines the major determinants affecting the health economic and social well-being of children, young people and their families. The module will address inequalities and explore interventions aimed at tackling such inequalities to ensure that the best outcomes are afforded to children and young people.

Citizenship: Global Perspectives evaluates practice related to the development of global citizenship in schools. This will be achieved through a study of both theoretical and polemic literature and the exploration and analysis of personal experience. You will learn through reading, exposition and interactive learning activities.

Research Project involves undertaking a piece of small scale research and preparing an article for possible publication outlining the outcomes of the project. The aim is for you to develop a greater depth of understanding of a particular aspect of your subject specialism.

Current Issues in Biology recognises that the biological sciences are progressing at a rapid rate. The development of DNA fingerprinting, the human genome project, genetically modified organisms and stem cell research, for example, act as up-to-date models of scientific progression in action. They also demonstrate that biologists do not work in isolation from society and that complex moral and ethical issues are involved. This module develops your appreciation that topics like these involve complex issues which do not have a simple right or wrong answer. Solutions need to be underpinned by sound, scientific thinking but must also be aware of the social dimension. You will thoroughly research a relevant topic of your choice which you will present to your peers.

Physics in Action places theoretical study in the context of communications and control technologies. Structured laboratory exercises will engage you in a design study involving group activities. The module will enable you to understand the basis for the measurement of information and its relationship with entropy, recognise the implications of Hartley’s and Shannon’s laws in relation to information transfer, understand the behaviour of passive circuits, critically compare wire-based and optical fibre communication technologies, analyse and design electronic circuits, and confidently defend a design strategy.

TMP3000 Work-Based Research (40 credits) replaces CYP3002 Research Project (20 credits) and CYP3003 Current Initiatives in Educational Policy and Practice (20 credits) on the Primary (5-11) pathway only.