Overview
In this Developing subject knowledge for the primary years module from The Open University UK you’ll examine the curriculum in different settings; explore the factors that affect children’s learning and examine how the role of subject knowledge varies over time and across nations.
You’ll develop skills including evaluating and communicating information effectively to others and using a range of digital technologies effectively for study, online collaboration and to support your continuing professional development.
You will identify strengths and areas for development; seek and learn from feedback and critically reflect on your own subject knowledge and attitudes.
What's included
Three printed subject readers (for English, mathematics and science subject knowledge), also available as ebooks; all other study material is provided online via the module website which includes:
- a week-by-week study planner
- course-specific module materials
- audio and video content
- assignment details and submission section
- online tutorial access.
Programme Structure
The module is structured around five themes:- subject knowledge and curriculum
- maths
- English
- science
- computing and ICT
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Psychology Educational Leadership View 24 other Short Courses in Educational Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal academic or experiential requirements to study this module.
- However, we strongly advise you to arrange a placement in an education setting1 for children aged between 3 and 12 (that follows a formal primary phase curriculum) – for example a school – for at least 10 days to observe learning and teaching and gain exposure to a practice context.
Tuition Fee
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International
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.