Module Description
The aim of this module is to facilitate the student’s exploration of the role they play as teachers. It will introduce/re-introduce the students to such concepts as multiple intelligence, lesson planning, resources, questioning, positive discipline, reflection, assessment and evaluation. It will highlight the teacher-pupil relationship and the important role the teacher plays in the development of the child.

Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:

• Identify own learning style and compile a learning-style profile for one of their class groups.
• Use a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of teaching and learning to pupils of average ability.
• Begin to demonstrate an understanding of teaching and learning amongst students with special needs.
• Promote positive classroom behaviour
• Begin the process of evaluation of own teaching.

Student Workload and Scheduling
Lectures/Workshops 20 hours
Student Work 40 hours
Student Assessment 40 hours

Student Work/Assessment Strategies

• Students will produce a ‘Personal Statement’ articulating their hoped-for outcomes.
• A Reflective Diary will be kept, indicating development of teaching competencies throughout the course.
• They will present their own learning-style profile and the learning-style profiles for three pupils in their classes.

Module Dependencies
Students must be working within the local educational system.