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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Special Methods Modern Languages
Module Code ES465A
School 71
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: James O'Higgins-Norman
Semester 2: James O'Higgins-Norman
Autumn: James O'Higgins-Norman
Module TeachersIrene White
James Lovatt
James O'Higgins-Norman
Martin Toal
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. To provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in modern languages in second-level schools.

Learning Outcomes

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



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36Input and Reflective
Group work12Subject Based Collegial Activity
Independent Study12Research on Emerging Pedadogy
Independent Study65Reflection and Research Related to 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

Lesson Planning
Aims and Objectives

Participative Learning
Group Work

Participative Learning
Role Play

Participative Learning
Pair Work

Methodologies
Teacher Exposition

Methodologies
Concept Development

Methodologies
Teaching Texts

Methodologies
Varying Stimuli

Assessment for Learning
Evaluation and Assessment

Curriculum and Resources
Exploration and Analysis of Syllabi

Curriculum and Resources
Exploration and Development of Resources

Questioning for Learning
Higher Order Questioning

Questioning for Learning
Lower Order Questioning

Curriculum and Resources
Special Education and Diversity

Yearly Scheme of Work
Junior Certificate

Yearly Scheme of Work
Leaving Certificate

Yearly Scheme of Work
Leaving Certificate Applied

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentReflective Practice Paper100%Sem 1 End
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

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