Module manager: Lucy Taylor
Email: l.taylor@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module provides the foundational subject knowledge required for the core subjects in the primary curriculum, English, mathematics and science and for the foundation subjects: history, geography, art and design, computing, design and technology, music and modern foreign languages.
Students will develop confidence in their own knowledge, address any gaps in their own knowledge and identify for their own development in across all the subjects in the primary curriculum. They will be able to clearly explain key elements to others.
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
Identify and explain key elements of the English language required to teach in primary schools.
Identify and explain key mathematical concepts for primary school children
Identify and explain key scientific topics for primary school children
Define the foundation subjects in the primary curriculum and evaluate their own subject knowledge strengths and areas for development
Demonstrate understanding of the requirements of Teacher’s Standard 3 ‘Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge’
Skills learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
Communicate knowledge to others
Reflect on own knowledge
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Lecture | 33 | 2 | 66 |
| Seminar | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Private study hours | 96 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 104 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
A formal formative assessment opportunity will be provided for the summative assessment task, specifically aligned pedagogically with that task. As part of this, each student will receive feedback designed to support the development of knowledge and skills that will be assessed in the summative task.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Students will record 3 short 'explainer' videos, one for chosen subject areas | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Students who fail the assessment will be able to resit by providing 3 different explainer videos on different topics.
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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