BA (Hons) Primary Education Studies (Non QTS Accelerated Degree) Bachelor's degree at Huddersfield

This module introduces you to a variety of key skills intended to support your transition into higher education. The module encourages the development of academic study and communication skills necessary for success on your course along with academic tenacity and resilience. It encourages you to harness your organisation skills, have aspirations and develop self-efficacy.

This module introduces significant theories and research which underpin development and learning for children, young people and adults. It considers a range of key concepts to explain the basis of development and learning. It identifies the different dimensions of development (cognitive, linguistic, social, moral) and locates these aspects of development in their cultural and social context and in an international context. It focuses on different transitions that children and young people must m

This module will support you to develop your understanding of the term 'curriculum', and how different forms of knowledge and power shape the construction of curriculum. The module aims to equip you with an understanding of the theoretical perspectives on social justice and provide explanations as to how the curriculum can be re-fashioned towards a more equitable model. You will apply understandings of social justice and curriculum to create an alternative model of curriculum. To do this, you wi

This module equips you to effectively teach English, mathematics and science across the primary age range with small groups of children. You will be introduced to historical and contemporary teaching and learning strategies within the core subjects and you will consider how educational reform, policy, and theories have shaped curriculum and practice. The module examines how the economic, political and educational landscape shapes curricula, especially the impact on 'other' curriculum areas such

Assessment: Assessment typically involves the completion of an oral assessment and a timed test.

On this module you will consider the relationship between curriculum and culture. You will develop your understanding of the wider curriculum and learn about the rationales for a range of approaches. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own observations of practice to inform and further your understanding.

Assessment: Assessment is typically via a presentation and a written assignment.

This module will develop your understanding of your own professionalism and practice through workplace learning. You will explore work-based learning, employability, professional concepts and reflective practice.

Assessment: Assessment is typically via a written report and a portfolio demonstrating your professional practice.

You will study theories of child development from historical, psychological and sociological perspectives, exploring how neurodivergent and autistic children are constructed within these narratives. You will explore atypical development, examining a range of neurodivergent experiences of education, and analysing pedagogical approaches utilised to strengthen inclusive practices for neurodivergent children and young people in a range of educational settings. You will explore the impact of autism a

This module will help you to learn how to design and conduct a final year project. It does this by exploring a range of research and design approaches, strategies and methods. The module helps you to design a project that utilises your knowledge and abilities, carry it out and evaluate its outcomes. Your final year project will focus on an empirical research, policy or practice development, documentary research, policy analysis, entrepreneurship activity, or other options in negotiation with you

This module allows you to pursue your academic and work-related interests and to demonstrate the breadth of knowledge, understanding, and strengths that you have developed during your degree studies. You will review critical understanding of project planning and evaluation, research protocols, methods, ethics, and analysis. You will be supported in the selection of a focus for your final project, in the development of an application for ethical approval, and at each stage of your study. Your fin

You will examine definitions and different understandings of inclusion and models of disability, considering a national and global context. You will explore the impact these different definitions and models have on educational policy and practice. You will critically analyse current approaches to inclusion in a range of settings. You will develop your understanding of approaches to inclusive planning, teaching and assessment that ensures accessibility, challenge and achievability for all pupils.

Through this module you'll explore different aspects of the health and well-being of children and young people and become equipped to evaluate the wider public health agenda, national trends and supporting legislation.

Assessment: Assessment is typically via research, presentation, discussion and written evaluation.

This module explores the context of and responses to a range of social, emotional and mental health needs in educational settings. Your understanding of different techniques that can be used to promote positive social, emotional and mental health plus behaviours for learning will be developed. You will explore causes of social, emotional and mental health needs, and look at how these can lead to dysregulated behaviour as well as the way that emotional and other difficulties can be recognised in

This module seeks to develop your understanding of theories of leadership, management and the organisation of professional practice. You'll have the opportunity to explore relevant theory and practical factors such as mentoring arrangements, group structures, staff development and the leadership of change in professional practice.

Assessment: Assessment typically involves the development of an annotated bibliography and a poster presentation.