Module: Education Theories 2 (Advanced)

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Education Theories 2 (Advanced)
Module Code	PR412
School	78
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Orna Farrell Semester 2: Orna Farrell Autumn: Orna Farrell
Module Teachers	Orna Farrell
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically appraise the major models and theories of learning as these bear on the work of the second level teacher.
2. Critically reflect on philosophical theories and appraise their impact on teaching and learning at second level.
3. Develop an ability to self-evaluate and reflect on relevant literature as a means to articulate a personal philosophy of education informing professional practice.
4. Critically reflect on different sociological theories and themes and appraise their impact on teaching and learning at second level.
5. Engage in reflection on how the foundation disciplines inform the practice of the second level teacher in the Irish eduction system.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	n/a	100%	n/a

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

BEDGF	Bachelor of Ed. in Gaeilge and French
BEDGG	Bachelor of Ed. in Gaeilge and German
BEDGS	Bachelor of Ed. in Gaeilge and Spanish
BEDLAN	Bachelor of Ed. in Gaeilge and FR/GE/SP

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