Each year at Newman is split into 2 semesters. In semester 1 of your first year, you will study the following modules:
TEI430 – Introduction to Professional Enquiry
TEI431 – Adaptive Practice: learning theory, models and approaches
TEI432 – Planning for learning in Early Years
SEI430 – Understanding Professional Practice (school experience)
You will never have to study more than 4 modules at any one time. Modules are taught in groups of around 30. Here at Newman we do very little whole cohort teaching in large lecture halls as we truly value the importance of student engagement and opportunities to discuss the learning, take part in practical activities and share ideas with peers and staff. It is all about active, rather than passive learning here at Newman.
Each year of the programme is designed to help you understand, develop and embed the following 4 strands:
Research; Learning & Development; Pedagogy, Curriculum & Assessment, and Professional Behaviour.
During your school placements, you will have the chance to prove your ability to meet the 5 Themes of the Newman Curriculum, which are: Role of the Teacher; Teaching, Learning & Assessment; Adaptive Practice; Understanding and Managing Behaviour, and Subject Knowledge.
But please don’t worry! The Primary team, particularly your APT, will always be there to support you throughout the entirety of your degree at Newman.