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Assignment 2 (Primary) Supporting Learning through an Intervention

When you'll study it: Whole Academic Year
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 7
Module lead: Ian Campton
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

The outcomes of this module will comprise: a) a written summary including research findings, a discussion in relation to literature and conclusion with implications for classroom practice b) an 'intervention' which outlines how the student will place the chosen aspect under scrutiny.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching is usually by a range of lectures, small group seminars and individual tutorials. Trainees are expected to spend time (approximately 135 hours) researching this assignment as individuals

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	88
Independent Study	31
Placement	31
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Note:. You will be given access to many resources to support your assignment. These will be made available on Blackboard. Examples of possible texts are shown above.

Textbooks

Hopkins, D. (2008). A teacher's guide to classroom research. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Kincheloe, J.L. (2002). Teachers as researchers. London: Routledge.

Bell, J. (2010). Doing your research project.. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.

Dillon, J., & Maguire, M. (2007). Becoming a teacher. Berkshire: Open University Press.

Cohen, L., Manion, L., Morrison, K. (2007). Research Methods in Education. London: Routledge-Falmer.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

This module is not subject to anonymous marking, as topics chosen relate to a specific trainee's teaching practice and requires intervention plans with pupils and therefore the individual is identifiable.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assignment	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assignment	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External