Module: Teaching & Assessing Senior Cycle Physics

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Teaching & Assessing Senior Cycle Physics
Module Code	PS430 (ITS) / PHY1010 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Eilish McLoughlin
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

The module uses a learner-centered approach which acknowledges the variety of learning preferences in the classroom. The module will be interactive and discursive, incorporating opportunities for learning by doing and through engagement with fellow students. Learners are expected to participate in a range of activities (both individual and collaborative) designed to prompt reflection and discussion on the principles and practices of teaching. Opportunities for small- and large-group discussion are incorporated into the design of the module and learners will receive ongoing feedback from both their peers and the module teaching team.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design teaching, learning and assessment activities that address the learning outcomes of the leaving certificate physics curriculum
2. Deliver physics lessons to showcase your content knowledge for teaching physics that incorporates experimental investigations and digital technologies
3. Reflect on the learning experience as a student and as a teacher
4. Carry out experimental investigations in physics
5. Evaluate their own practice with a view to enhancing teaching and learning

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	36	Laboratory based workshops in physics education
Independent Study	89	Research, design and preparation of teaching, learning and assessment materials
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

Context
Understanding and content knowledge in Physics in topics idenitified in the Leaving Certificate curriculum

Investigations
Confidence in facilitating mandatory experiments in the classroom

Methodology
Knowledge and implementation of appropriate methodological approaches

Assessment
Identification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess student progress in physics

Reflection
Critical evaluation of impact on student learning

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Laboratory Report	50%	Once per semester
Assignment	Lesson Plan	50%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Department of Education and Skills: 0, Essential: Leaving Certificate Physics Syllabus, https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/a789272e-823f-4d40-b095-4ff8f6f195e4/SCSEC27_Physics_syllabus_eng.pdf,
State Examinations Commission: 0, Formulae and Tables, http://www.thephysicsteacher.ie/Formulae%20and%20Tables%20Book.pdf,

Other Resources

55295, Website, State Examinations Commission, 0, Leaving Certificate Physics Examination papers, www.examinations.ie/, 55296, Website, Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), 0, Physics teaching resources, http://www.pdst.ie/sc/physics/cresources,

Please update that this module has change to 100% Continuous Assessment in 2020/21.