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A conceptual model

Some thinking about the underlying nature of a PGCE (one year post-graduate) course and the balance of:

  • subject (substantive) knowledge in the core subjects (English, Mathematics and Science) and the foundation subjects (Art and Design, Computing, Design Technology, History, Geography, Music, Physical Education, MFL [KS2]) and Religious Education.
  • pedagogic (conceptual) knowlege - how these subjects are taught
  • theoretical (philosophical) knowlege - the underpinning conceptual and philosophical aspects of education

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A conceptual model - outlining some of the core philosophies and ideas to think about as beginning teachers start to develop their own thinking about the process of schooling in the primary school - and how this links to education.
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