Module: Special Methods English

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Special Methods English
Module Code	ES462A
School	71
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Irene White Semester 2: Irene White Autumn: Irene White
Module Teachers	Irene White
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None

Description

To equip student teachers with the ability to define, create and maintain an effective learning environment. To introduce students to contemporary approaches in a range of teaching & learning skills. To develop confidence in a range of initial teaching skills through reviews, analysis, demonstration, peer coaching and guided feedback To provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in curriculum English in second-level schools. All students are required to participate in Micro-teaching as part of this module.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the content, methodology and assessment techniques of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle syllabus in curriculum English as taught in second-level schools
2. Map an appropriate teaching scheme for the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle Syllabus in curriculum English as taught in second-level schools.
3. Articulate and relate the appropriate teaching methods and specific challenges in delivering curriculum English as taught in second-level schools.
4. Design a range of resources appropriate for use in the teaching curriculum English as taught in second-level schools.
5. Work in collegiality with colleagues in the interests of sharing, promoting, developing and supporting best professional practice in the teaching of English in second level schools.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Input and Reflective Discussions
Group work	12	Subject specific collegial group
Independent Study	12	Researching theory and resources
Independent Study	65	Reflection on Experience
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

Yearly Scheme of Work
Junior Certificate

Yearly Scheme of Work
Leaving Certificate

Yearly Scheme of Work
Leaving Certificate Applied

Lesson Planning
Aims and Objectives

Assessment for Learning
Evaluation and Assessment

Participative Learning
Group Work

Participative Learning
Pair Work

Participative Learning
Role Play

Questioning for Learning
Lower Order Questioning

Questioning for Learning
Higher Order Questioning

Methodologies
Teacher Exposition

Methodologies
Concept Development

Methodologies
Teaching Texts

Methodologies
Varying Stimuli

Methodologies
Micro Teaching

Curriculum and Resources
Exploration and Analysis of Syllabi

Curriculum and Resources
Exploration and Development of Resources

Curriculum and Resources
Special Education and Diversity

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Reflective practice case study relating to research and evaluation of methodological challenges in teaching English	100%

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

PDE	Professional Diploma in Education

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