Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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None the portfolio has to be re-submitted. Plesae note that learner may have to take additional work-based practice (which they must organise themselves) in order to complete the portfolio. |
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Description The purpose of this module is to allow learners engage in a substantial period of work-based tutoring, training and/ or facilitation practice in an educational or training environment, this module links professional practice to the future teaching practice within the programme. Learners will a engage in observation and a focused period of delivery in education and / or training settings. Learners will present a portfolio of learning materials and critical reflections on professional practice based on their work-based experience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Observe and critically review the planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of work-based learning episode/s 2. Plan and deliver work-based learning episode/s 3. Demonstrate a high level of competence in planning, assessing and evaluation of the teaching/ facilitation of learners for a work-based scenario 4. Identify gaps in own professional practice and suggest ways of improving own professional practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Theme 1:The student engages in work-based tutoring/ training practice, which would include observation and reflection by student on work-based tutoring/ training practice. It would involve critical reflection on the application of theory introduced from other modules, such as the Tutor/Facilitator as Reflective Practitioner, Microteaching skills and Classroom Observation Skills, in tutoring/ training practice. It would culminate in the demonstration of acquisition of tutoring/facilitation skills in episodic learning environment, which involves preparation, implementation and evaluation of a tutoring session.Theme 2:Portfolio Preparation - Planning (Lesson plans/ Learner needs analysis/ Content and Resource development), Delivery (Teaching strategies/ Classroom Mediation), Assessment (Modes of Assessment) and Evaluation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||