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
Go through the module introduction to see what you’ll be learning.
Duration: 5 minutes.
Mentors
Go through the module introduction to see what the ECT will be learning.
Week 1: curriculum design and subject knowledge
For this topic you’ll need to work through the self-study materials below.
Duration: 30 minutes.
Mentors
There are no mentor activities for this topic.
Week 2: complex mental models
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: establishing secure knowledge
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your school’s induction lead should arrange a training session on this topic.
Duration: 60 minutes.
Mentors
There are no materials for this topic. Instead, your school’s induction lead should arrange a training session on this topic with you and the ECT.
Week 4: strengthening pupils’ subject knowledge
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 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: 20 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with the ECT about this topic.
Week 6: review of the module
Your mentor should arrange a catch-up with you to discuss what you have learnt during this module.
Duration: 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
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: 5 minutes.
Mentors
Your ECT will use the materials to take some high-level notes on what they have learnt in this module.