Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module investigates the development, structure, implementation and implications of Religious Education at Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle in Ireland today. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues in religious education in Ireland today. 2. Investigate second-level RE specifications, syllabi and curriculum frameworks and their application in the RE classroom 3. Reflect critically on the professional teaching of religious education at Junior and Senior Cycle levels. 4. Prepare religious education resources in accordance with relevant syllabi, specifications and curriculum frameworks. 5. Begin to express a coherent religious education philosophy, reflecting a generous respect for young people from a variety of social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Analyse the rationale underpinning second-level Religious Education in IrelandReview the creative impact on Religious Education of the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2015)Explore the specification for Junior Cycle Religious Education and its applicationConsider the teaching of religious education in a range of school settingsOverview the Leaving Certificate Religious Education Syllabus and the Curriculum Framework for Senior CycleBecome familiar with guidelines supporting the teaching and learning of REPrepare for teaching Religious Education during 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year Teaching Practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 49723, Website, ETBI, 2022, ETB: Ethos and Core Values, https://www.etbi.ie/etb-schools-ethos/#:~:text=ETB%20Ethos%20and%20Core%20Values,%2C%20equality%2C%20community%20and%20respect., | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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