School Placement

This module will be of particular interest if you are considering teaching as a career. The placement takes place over 10-weeks working part-time at either a primary or secondary school in the region. Typically our school placements involve a combination of classroom observation and teacher assistance, as well as the preparation of lesson plans, teaching plans and learning materials. You may also have the opportunity to teach the class as a whole. Participation in this module will give you first-hand experiences of young people’s responses to historical texts and problems, and it will give you the opportunity to develop confidence in communicating your subject. It will also increase your awareness of the roles of schools and universities in educational processes.

The assessment for the module comprises a portfolio of work relating the placement and a (1,000-2,000 word) reflective essay.