Becoming a Teacher (X6603)

30 credits, Level 4

Autumn and spring teaching

On this module, you'll develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to explore teaching, learning and children’s wellbeing in a primary school setting through taught sessions and practical placement experiences.

In taught sessions, you'll build a foundation in pedagogy and statutory framework requirements that underpin professional practice. You'll also examine the purposes of education, shaping your teacher identity by considering political, cultural, sociological and historical perspectives.

During your placement, supported by a school-based mentor, you'll observe, plan and teach individuals, groups and the whole class. You'll enhance your practice, resilience, professionalism and communication skills through self-reflection and feedback. The module includes a minimum of 20 placement days.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 66 hours of contact time and about 234 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.