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Accessibility statement
Some of this module’s study materials are online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images, as well as audio and video clips of varying lengths (all with transcripts/subtitles), diagrams, interactive media, and animations. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms. Printed materials are provided for most module content, covering Study Topics 1 to 13, with the exception of the online activities, including interactive materials. For Study Topics 14 to 18, all module materials are online.
This module provides online tutorials. Each tutorial offers insight into the module content and assessment, and is an opportunity for you to work with your peers. Although attendance at tutorials is not compulsory, it will help you consolidate your learning.
You will be required to interact with other students. This includes discussing your responses to online activities with other students in your tutor group forum.
You are strongly encouraged to arrange to spend 5-10 days in a primary school during the module to observe teaching and learning and gain experience in a practice setting. Some assessment tasks require you to write about observations carried out in a school, but video alternatives are provided within the module materials if you are unable to make the necessary arrangements to undertake an observation in a school
A limited number of mathematical and scientific symbols and expressions are used in a small part of the module. There is no specific requirement to use such notation within assessment.
The study materials contain diagrams, but these are not specifically assessed. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures. The study materials include audio-visual materials. Transcripts are provided for audio-visual materials.
You may be required to search for, and make use of, third‑party material online, but this is not specifically assessed.
This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs).
You will receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.
All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you will need time‑management skills to keep your studies on track. You will be supported in developing these skills.
This module is not governed by any guidance for fitness for professional practice, but students are required to adhere to the BERA ethical guidelines when spending time in and writing about schools. Refer to the BERA Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research for more information.
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