Subject Specialisms
Mathematics Specialism
This module is designed for graduates who: have already studied mathematics to a minimum of A level, can demonstrate a personal interest and flair in mathematics and have a real desire to explore how children can best learn mathematics.
We want inspiring mathematics teachers who can bring this subject alive, both for pupils and their colleagues.
A broad programme that will include both centre and school-based training which will develop and enhance trainees’ own subject knowledge and consider the nature of children's learning and thinking in mathematics from EYFS – KS2 . Through practical application of theory in practice in a range of settings, trainees will consider for example, contexts for learning, cross-curricular approaches to maths, a range of effective teaching strategies and the roles and responsibilities of Mathematic Subject Specialists in a primary school setting.
The course will be assessed through a small-scale classroom based research project and presentation to be completed and submitted at the end of the Spring Term.
The module will compliment the general primary mathematics course programme and will be comprised of six additional sessions, which will be school and centre-based. Through a range of teaching and learning opportunities trainees will:
· develop their academic and pedagogic subject knowledge to confidently and effectively teach Mathematics in EYFS, KS
1 & 2
· demonstrate secure understanding of the statutory requirements for Mathematics in the National Curriculum and other
National initiatives
· work closely with outstanding subject teachers in school as models for their own practice who will take on the role of
school mentor
· be able to identify individual children’s needs through observations and assessments in order to effectively plan and
evaluate appropriately differentiated lessons.
· participate in professional discussions to help clarify their knowledge and understanding of key concepts and issues
related to Mathematics and current educational issues.
· be expected to work independently to develop their subject knowledge in Mathematics practice
· understand the roles and responsibilities of a subject specialist teacher
Science Specialism
This module is designed for graduates who studied a science subject to at least A level and can demonstrate their enthusiasm for and enjoyment of the subject. Trainees will be immersed in practical investigations from the outset which are aimed at challenging and extending their existing knowledge, their perceptions of what science can look like in the classroom and the best ways of engaging children with this fascinating subject. It examines how teachers can best utilise and extend children’s natural curiosity in the world around them and gives emphasis to encouraging children to take risks with their learning and to challenge and extend their thinking through questioning. Learning outside the classroom is used effectively to demonstrate purposeful and creative ways of exploring children’s environments through science based investigative topics which have immediate impact on their lives, making science memorable and fun.
Through practical application of theory in practice in a range of EYFS-KS2 settings, trainees will consider for example: talk for learning; science resources; modelling effective ways of finding out; questioning skills; cross-curricular approaches to science; a range of effective teaching strategies and the roles and responsibilities of Science Subject Specialists in a primary school setting.
The course will be assessed through a small-scale classroom based research project and presentation to be completed and submitted at the end of the Spring Term.
The module will compliment the general primary science course programme and will be comprised of six additional sessions, which will be school and centre-based. Through a range of teaching and learning opportunities trainees will:
· develop their academic and pedagogic subject knowledge to confidently and effectively teach Science in EYFS, KS 1&2
· demonstrate secure understanding of the statutory requirements for Science in the YFS docs, the National Curriculum
and other National initiatives
· work closely with outstanding subject teachers in school as models for their own practice (who will take on the role of
their school mentor)
· be able to identify individual children’s needs through observations and assessments in order to effectively plan and
evaluate appropriately differentiated lessons.
· participate in professional discussions to help clarify their knowledge and understanding of key concepts and issues
related to Science and current educational issues.
· be expected to work independently to develop their subject knowledge in Science
· understand the roles and responsibilities of a subject specialist teacher