Overview

Module content:

Within this module the focus will be on subject-specific knowledge and pedagogy within Language, literacy and communication AoLE and the Expressive Arts ( art, drama and music). Progression within each of these areas will be explored. The distinctiveness of each subject and their interconnectedness will be examined through a range of contexts such as Welsh culture to enable Associate Teachers to make meaningful connections and develop authentic contexts for learning as curriculum designers .

Generic Module Content:

• Exploring effective pedagogy and learning strategies in communication and the expressive arts;
• Integrating cross-cutting themes between languages, literacy and communication and the expressive arts;
• Creatively embedding the cross-curricular responsibilities of literacy, numeracy and digital competency throug communication and the Expressive arts;

Languages, literacy and communication: Developing subject knowledge and skills and exploring progression in the key concepts in primary languages, literacy and communication; broadening and extending research-informed pedagogical content knowledge based on the following areas of languages, literacy and communication: -Story telling and drama in the contexts of traditional tales and Welsh fables through the Expressive Arts;
- Children’s literature that improves children's emotional and spiritual well being;
-Creative writing and poetry - Higher reading skills through factual texts - Effective curriculum design and approaches for the teaching and learning of languages, literacy and communication through the creative arts subjects.

Expressive arts:

• Developing subject knowledge, personal skills and pedagogical understanding based on research in drama, music and art .
• Using a range of art forms as a means of expression, and how art forms allow creative expression;
• Approaches to curriculum planning in art and design, drama and music;
• Models of creativity and creative approaches to teaching and learning when designing the curriculum of Expressive Arts and languages and literacy;
• Explore the potential for working collaboratively with a range of art forms and techniques;
• Work with creative artists and artistic venues.

• Exploring the creative and expressive arts in Wales through traditional and contemporary literature, artists and makers, drama and music;

• Understand how talents can be fostered and supported and so enhance confidence within individuals.

• Effective curriculum design and approaches for the teaching and learning of languages, literacy and communication through the creative arts subjects.

The four purposes of the curriculum areas will be embedded throughout the module:

Research Methods and Methodology -
Research informed delivery and research-based teaching:
Evidence-based and research-informed learning underpins the content and the delivery of this module and will be presented in a way that encourages Associate Teachers to evaluate how theory and practice are blended. This module will encourage Associate Teachers to examine, interpret and critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of evidence in the latest theory

Academic Study Skills Development of academic skills are embedded within module content and assignment context.

Module content**:

Within this module the focus will be on subject-specific knowledge and pedagogy within Language, literacy and communication AoLE and the Expressive Arts ( art, drama and music). Progression within each of these areas will be explored. The distinctiveness of each subject and their interconnectedness will be examined through a range of contexts such as Welsh culture to enable Associate Teachers to make meaningful connections and develop authentic contexts for learning as curriculum designers .

Generic Module Content:

• Exploring effective pedagogy and learning strategies in communication and the expressive arts;
• Integrating cross-cutting themes between languages, literacy and communication and the expressive arts;
• Creatively embedding the cross-curricular responsibilities of literacy, numeracy and digital competency throug communication and the Expressive arts;

Languages, literacy and communication: Developing subject knowledge and skills and exploring progression in the key concepts in primary languages, literacy and communication; broadening and extending research-informed pedagogical content knowledge based on the following areas of languages, literacy and communication: -Story telling and drama in the contexts of traditional tales and Welsh fables through the Expressive Arts;
- Children’s literature that improves children's emotional and spiritual well being;
-Creative writing and poetry - Higher reading skills through factual texts - Effective curriculum design and approaches for the teaching and learning of languages, literacy and communication through the creative arts subjects.

Expressive arts:

• Developing subject knowledge, personal skills and pedagogical understanding based on research in drama, music and art .
• Using a range of art forms as a means of expression, and how art forms allow creative expression;
• Approaches to curriculum planning in art and design, drama and music;
• Models of creativity and creative approaches to teaching and learning when designing the curriculum of Expressive Arts and languages and literacy;
• Explore the potential for working collaboratively with a range of art forms and techniques;
• Work with creative artists and artistic venues.

• Exploring the creative and expressive arts in Wales through traditional and contemporary literature, artists and makers, drama and music;

• Understand how talents can be fostered and supported and so enhance confidence within individuals.

• Effective curriculum design and approaches for the teaching and learning of languages, literacy and communication through the creative arts subjects.

The four purposes of the curriculum areas will be embedded throughout the module:

Research Methods and Methodology -
Research informed delivery and research-based teaching:
Evidence-based and research-informed learning underpins the content and the delivery of this module and will be presented in a way that encourages Associate Teachers to evaluate how theory and practice are blended. This module will encourage Associate Teachers to examine, interpret and critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of evidence in the latest theory

Academic Study Skills Development of academic skills are embedded within module content and assignment context.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -(D) All learning outcomes will have been met to a satisfactory level. Knowledge and understanding of the module content and in the context of the assignment will be supported by a satisfactory range of theory, practice and research literature related to the module areas of study. ATs will have demonstrated satisfactory evidence of critical analysis when reflecting on teaching and learning. ATs will have developed their study skills to a satisfactory standard and will be able to communicate to a satisfactory standard in a professional and academic context.

-good -(B) Most learning outcomes will have been met to a good level. Excellence in some learning outcomes may balance satisfactory attainment in others. A good knowledge and understanding of the module content will be supported by a good range of theory, practice and research literature. Candidates will provide good critical analysis when reflecting on a significant range of teaching and learning styles. Students will have developed their study skills to a good standard and will be able to communicate to a good standard in a professional and academic context.

-excellent -(A) Most learning outcomes will have been met to an excellent level and all learning outcomes will be at least good. A deep knowledge and understanding of the module content will be supported by an extensive range of theory, practice and research literature. Candidates will provide excellent critical analysis when reflecting on a wide range of teaching and learning styles. Students will have developed their study skills to an excellent standard and will be able to communicate to an excellent standard in a professional and academic context.

Learning Outcomes

• ATs in relation to to research and theory, will be able to evaluatively design an unit of work demonstrating an integrated and holistic approach to curriculum design within the Expressive arts and Language, literacy and communication areas of learning .

• ATs will be able to demonstrate a critical awareness and comprehension of the research-informed signature pedagogy and curriculum content required for the effective teaching of the Expressive Arts, languages, literacy and communication which include Welsh and English in primary schools.

• ATs will be able to interpret and analyse notions of creativity, ( including definitions, models and approaches to teaching and learning that enable creativity).

• Through cross cutting themes including Welsh heritage and language ATs will analyse and evaluate links between subjects in order to plan meaningful authentic experiences for children based on language, communication, visual art, drama, and music and how these foster inclusivity, self-expression and support children's development academically and emotionally.