Second half-term: the importance of subject and curriculum knowledge
In this module you’ll learn practical ways to develop your subject and curriculum knowledge.
Module introduction
Go through the module introduction to see what you’ll be learning.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Mentors
Go through the module introduction to see what the ECT will be learning.
Week 1 : subject and curriculum knowledge
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor to reflect on what you’ve learnt, discuss any issues or concerns, and decide what actions to take going forward
Duration: 45 minutes.
Mentors
For this topic you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with the ECT to reflect on what they’ve learnt, discuss any issues or concerns, and decide what actions to take going forward
- briefly watch them putting this week’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 2: sequencing a coherent curriculum
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
The ECT doesn’t have a self-study element this week. Instead, you should use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with them about this topic.
Week 3: an introduction to literacy
For this topic you’ll need to work through the self-study materials below.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Mentors
There are no mentor activities this week.
Week 4: misconceptions and a deeper look at literacy
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
For this topic you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with your ECT
Week 5: putting it into practice
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 70 minutes.
Mentors
For this topic you should:
- read the ECT’s study materials below
- catch up with your ECT
Week 6: lesson observations
Use the materials below to plan observations of colleagues or yourself ahead of your mentor catch-up.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below for an end of module review with the ECT.
End of module reflections
Use this time to take some high-level notes on what you’ve learnt in this module. Also note down any related areas you’d like to strengthen in future.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Mentors
Your ECT will use the materials to take some high-level notes on what they have learnt in this module.