Module: CWR6106-20 Teaching Practice

Level: 6

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Lucy Sweetman

Module Tutor Contact Details l.sweetman@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module: 

This module aims to introduce participants to the practice of teaching writing to individuals and groups. The module gives you the opportunity to plan, undertake and evaluate two creative writing teaching practices. It builds on the theoretical and pedagogical knowledge developed in the Teaching Writing module in Semester One. Students wishing to take this module in Semester Two must complete Teaching Writing in Semester One.

2. Outline syllabus:

The module provides guidance and support to help you to plan, undertake and evaluate two teaching practices. All students keep a learning log to track their reflections on the experience of planning and teaching their sessions and applying theory learned in Teaching Writing. Teaching sessions do not take place every week to accommodate this self-directed work.

Topics include:

• Introduction to module.

• More about learning and teaching.

• Planning a larger curriculum.

• Constructive alignment in practice

• Reviewing teaching observations.

• Developing your teaching practice.

• Learning from observations reviewed

• Teaching Practice 1 reflection.

• Preparing Practice 2.

• Assessment tutorials.

• Feedback and evaluation.

 3. Teaching and learning activities:

The module is not taught every week of the semester. You will be given time to plan, deliver and evaluate your teaching. Tutors are available for drop-in sessions and tutorials on non-teaching weeks.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description:  Critical Essay (2,500 words)

• % Weighting: 50

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description:  Professional portfolio (Learning log, Reflective writing, lesson plans, teaching observations) (2,500 words approx.)

• % Weighting: 50