📖Program Curriculum
The AGA PYPA program consists of two modules:
Research-led Reflective Practice (EDPM30) is primarily university-based and will include:
Core Studies: focuses on the transcendental issues that guide policies in the cultural context of Wales
Subject Studies: focuses on the pedagogy in your subject area, lesson planning, understanding the placement of your subject in the Learning and Experience Areas
Improving Subject Knowledge: focuses on reviewing the curriculum requirements in your subject area and preparing you for the subjects you may be teaching
Professional Studies and Pedagogy: focuses on the implications for your subject area in terms of whole school issues such as provision for children with additional learning needs, differentiation and assessment.
Research methods in education: focuses on research methodologies suitable for educational purposes and preparing you for your practice-based research project.
EDPM30 is 60 credits level 7. Students who complete 60 credits at Level 7 can transfer the credits to our MA in Education
The aim of Professional Practice (EDP300) is to ensure that all trainee teachers develop a deep understanding of how Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership - the Four Purposes of the new Curriculum for Wales work. This module leads to the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status. Student teachers will spend at least 120 days doing Professional Practice in two schools in the network where they are based, with further opportunities in a variety of supporting settings. EDP300 combines research with classroom practice through a Practice and Theory course delivered jointly by Subject Tutors and specialist teachers in the network's schools. Subject Mentors and Subject Tutors will provide strong individual support to trainee teachers who
Year 1 (Level 7T)
FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert
Compulsory Modules
Name of the Module Length of Module Credits Module Code
Professional Practice September-June 60 EDP300
Research Informed Reflective Practice: Modern Foreign Languages September-June 60 EDPM30F
