Second half-term: revisiting the importance of subject and curriculum knowledge
In this module you’ll focus on how you can use your in-depth understanding of the subjects you teach to strengthen your pupils’ knowledge.
Module introduction
ECTs
Go through the module introduction to see what you’ll be learning (5 minutes).
Mentors
Go through the module introduction to see what the ECT will be learning.
Week 1: curriculum design and subject knowledge
ECTs
For this topic you’ll need to work through the self-study materials below (30 minutes).
Mentors
There are no mentor activities for this topic.
Week 2: complex mental models
ECTs
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting (60 minutes).
Mentors
The ECT does not 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: establishing secure knowledge
ECTs
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your induction tutor should arrange a training session on this topic (60 minutes).
Mentors
There are no materials for this topic. Instead, your school’s induction lead should arrange a training session on this topic.
Induction tutor
Use the materials below to arrange a training session on establishing secure knowledge (60 minutes).
View induction tutor materials
Week 4: strengthening pupils’ subject knowledge
ECTs
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting (60 minutes).
You’ll also attend a training session arranged by your induction tutor (90 minutes).
Mentors
The ECT does not 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.
Your induction tutor will also arrange a training session.
Induction tutor
Use the materials below to arrange a training session on linking new ideas to existing knowledge (90 minutes).
View induction tutor materials
Week 5: putting it into practice
ECTs
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below (20 minutes)
- catch up with your mentor (60 minutes)
Mentors
Use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with the ECT about this topic.
Week 6: review of the module
ECTs
Your mentor should arrange a catch-up with you to discuss what you have learnt during this module (30 minutes).
Mentors
Use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with the ECT about what they’ve learnt during this module.
End of module reflections
ECTs
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 (5 minutes).
Mentors
Your ECT will use the materials to take some high-level notes on what they have learnt in this module.