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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED30153: Physical education & the national curriculum

Click here for further information Credits: 12
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take ED30154 or take ED30155 and before taking this unit you must take ED20412 and take ED20418
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To introduce students to the professional practice of secondary school teaching.

Learning Outcomes:
To enable students to:
* Develop an understanding of national curriculum requirements;
* Understand the history, development and recent developments of physical education policy;
* Become aware of the everyday issues of working within a school Physical Education department;
* During a school placement analyse and reflect on teaching and learning processes and learn to evaluate their effectiveness in relation to defined outcomes or performance indicators;
* Develop applied understanding of teaching styles, skills and applications.

Skills:
Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) F/A
Effective oral communication (e.g. seminar presentations) F/A
Ability to select, summarise and synthesis written information from multiple sources. F/A
Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models. T/F/A
Ability to apply theory into practice. T/F/A
Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question. F
Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines. A
Ability to work independently, without close supervision of guidance. T/F/A
Ability to work effectively as part of a group or team. T/F

Content:

* Trace the development of Physical Education from Public School Athleticism, State provision, significant education acts 1944, Education Reform Act and inception of National Curriculum.
* Requirements of National Curriculum. Programmes of Study, Assessment, Recording & Reporting, Equality of Opportunity and Access, Cross Curricular themes and Key skills.
* Everyday issues for teachers, role of the teacher, pastoral care, personal tutoring and duty of care, involvement of outside agencies, special educational needs, governors and senior management roles.
* Extra curricular activities.
* Reflect on good practice through observation.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED30153 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UHED-AKB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.