Subject knowledge is the understanding of the fundamental principles from the National Curriculum content that teachers are expected to deliver. Secure subject knowledge supports a culture of continuous growth and ensures that everyday practice is robust. Having secure knowledge not only allows teachers to communicate with confidence, but ensures that teachers are more able, and prepared, to address misconceptions that have a detrimental effect on learners' understanding.
Use subject knowledge to identify and re-conceptualise children's misconceptions and build schema
Plan for children to acquire and use substantive and disciplinary knowledge
Plan opportunities for children to become critical thinkers in the subject domain
Use the National Curriculum as a foundation to plan inspiring content