Module: Teaching and Learning in CSPE

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Teaching and Learning in CSPE
Module Code	ES568
School	76
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Majella McSharry Semester 2: Majella McSharry Autumn: Majella McSharry
Module Teachers	Irene White Majella McSharry
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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 CSPE in second-level schools. All students are required to participate in Micro-teaching as part of this module.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate and critique a range of teaching methods relevant in CSPE
2. Generate student centred lessons which promote effective learning.
3. Critically analyse how students learn and compare and contrast effective teaching methods to support and scaffold this learning.
4. Articulate a critical awareness of a variety of pedagogical theories and practices that enable and enhance classroom management.
5. Formulate pedagogically proficient lessons in CSPE for delivery in post-primary schools.
6. Integrate ICT appropriately and effectively into the delivery of CSPE.
7. Utilise a variety of differentiation strategies in lesson planning to devise effective and inclusive lessons in CSPE.
8. Critically evaluate the theoretical and practical implications of choosing and applying a particular research method such as action research or observation in the classroom setting
9. Evaluate empirical and theoretical research in this domain
10. Demonstrate a capacity to promote numeracy and literacy in relation to subject discipline.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Input and Reflective
Group work	12	Subject Based Collegial Activities
Independent Study	12	Research on Emerging pedagogy
Independent Study	65	Reflection 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

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
Portfolio	Develop a unit of work (2500 words).	100%	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

Banks, J: 1997, Educating Citizens in a Multicultural Society, London: Teachers College Press,
Jeffers, G. and O’Connor, U.: 2008, Education for Citizenship and Diversity in Irish Contexts, Dublin: IPA,
DES: 2011, Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, Dublin,

Other Resources

28732, Website, NCCA, 2013, NCCA Resources, www.ncca.ie,

Programme or List of Programmes

SMPE	Single Module Programme Education

Date of Last Revision

31-JAN-12

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