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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Microteaching & Teaching Preparation
Module Code ES143 (ITS) / EDS1071 (Banner)
Faculty DCU Institute of Education School STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies
Module Co-ordinatorJames Lovatt
Module TeachersNatalie O'Neill
NFQ level 6 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
None
Students will have to complete another microteaching session and produce a reflective practice document on the teaching episode
Description

The microteaching module is designed to introduce student teachers into the teaching profession. It focuses on the development of core practices through approximations of pedagogy, theory, supported reflection. The module aims to: - develop understanding, confidence and competence in teaching practices - enable students to evaluate and select appropriate teaching practices through a process of active planning and reflection which focus on pupil learning and concept development - equip students with the ability to develop an understanding of how learners learn - introduce students to the concept of the teacher as reflective practitioner. Student teachers will engage in a range of workshops which address and model aspects mentioned above. They will be introduced to contemporary research-informed practices. They will experience these practices as learners through model-based activities which they will reflect upon to inform their practice. These experiences will explicitly link to education foundational theories of learning. Through these sessions, student teachers' perceptions of quality teaching will be challenged and deconstructed. Through supported reflections, they will develop their professional vision of teaching and learning exploring such ideas as the differences between knowledge and understanding and how to develop pupil conceptual ideas. They will learn to design inclusive teaching episodes that develop pupil understanding and utilises effective teaching practices that build upon educational theories of learning. They will recognise how the use of core practices are underpinned and support the identification and development of learners needs, in the context of full stakeholder engagement. Professional learning communities and collaborative learning are core features of the learning within this module. Through the use of small group, tutor supported practical sessions, student teachers will design, teach and reflect on micro teaching lessons. They will have online access to their video recordings via the Loop VLE platform they will have the opportunity to further reflect on and develop their practice. Students will continue to develop their Taisce in this module through collation of course artefacts, reflections (peer and self), reading material, teaching resources, assessment artefacts. This module will involve varied assessment elements including assessment of teaching, video reflections of practice and written self reflections of personal development in the context of module outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design engaging and inclusive teaching episodes supported by relevant learning intentions and success criteria
2. Teach a science or mathematics episode demonstrating core teaching /learning practices in a microteaching environment
3. Critically reflect on micro teaching practicals evaluating self and peer teaching episodes, highlighting strengths and areas for development
4. Discuss a range of teaching and learning theories and identify how they underpin everyday classroom practice. Identify links between core teaching practices and educational theories and discuss how these can be used as strategies to develop inclusive thinking classrooms.
5. Demonstrate collegiality as outlined by the Teaching Council Codes of Professional Conduct for Teachers by sharing, promoting, developing and supporting professional practice during the development and implementation of teaching episodes



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Workshop18Introduction to learning theories and core teaching practices. Reflection on modelled workshops
Professional Practice9Microteaching practical session in Microteaching suites
Directed learning10Reflection on achievements and areas for developments relating to self and peer teaching episodes
Independent Study63Microteaching preparation, collaborative Lesson design, resource preparation, reflection and evaluation of teaching, reading/library work,
Assignment Completion25Designing, planning and teaching a Junior Science and/or Mathemathics episode
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Core Values of Teaching and Professional Practice
Introduction to and exemplification of core values of teaching including, collegiality, collaboration, cooperation, commitment and student-centred learning through engagement in professional learning communities

Learning Theories
Introduction to learning theories e.g. behaviourism, humanism, cognitive theories, constructivism, growth mindset etc.

Core teaching practices
Introduction to inclusive pedagogical practices through modelled workshops.

Introduction to reflective practice
The concept of reflection ; Reflection in teaching- an introduction the reflective practitioner;

Lesson design
Designing of thinking classroom teaching and learning episodes to support the inclusive development of conceptual understanding.

Theory and Practice
Engagement with relevant learning artefacts e.g. workshop input, literature readings etc. to understand the relationship between theory and practice

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Practical/skills evaluationMircoteaching practical in order to demonstrate teaching and planning practices learned in the module50%n/a
Group presentationCollaborative reflection on microeteaching video, submitted as video presentation with voice-over30%n/a
EssayWritten essay on learning progression during module support by evidences from practical sessions, class workshops demonstrating and understanding of the bridge between theory and practice20%n/a
Indicative Reading List

  • Rose Dolan, Walsh Brendan: 2009, A Guide to Teaching Practice in Ireland, 9780717145119
  • Louis Cohen,Lawrence Manion,Keith Morrison: 2010, A Guide to Teaching Practice, 5th, 9, Psychology Press, 9780415306751
  • Peggy A. Ertmer & Timothy J. Newby: 2018, Comparing Critical Features from an Instructional Design Perspective, 11, Pressbooks,
  • Pollard, Andrew: 2003, Reflective teaching, Continuum, 0826451179
  • Alsop, Steve,Bencze, Larry,Pedretti, Erminia: 2004, Analysing Exemplary Science Teaching, McGraw-Hill Education (UK), 0335213111
  • Roy Killen: 0, Effective Teaching Strategies, 5th, 9780170183284
  • James A. Middleton,Polly Goepfert: 1996, Inventive Strategies for Teaching Mathematics, Amer Psychological Assn, 1557983682
  • Robert Fisher: 1995, Teaching Children to Learn, Nelson Thornes, 9780748720910
  • Robert E. Slavin: 2012, Educational Psychology, 9th, Pearson Education, 9780132613958
  • Bruce R. Joyce,Marsha Weil,Emily Calhoun: 2009, Models of Teaching, Pearson College Division, 0205593453
  • The Teaching Council: 2007, Codes of Professional Conduct for Teachers, Teaching Council of Ireland, Maynooth,
  • Howard E. Gardner: 2006, Multiple Intelligences, Basic Books, 0465047688
Other Resources

45963, http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/con, 0, constructivism, 45964, http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/behav, 0, behavioursim, 45965, ProTeaching Video Resources, 0, http://www.proteachersvideo.com/TopSeriesList.aspx,

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