Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module will introduce participants to Practitioner Inquiry and Professional Learning Communities, both of which will be studied in the context of Inquiry Based Learning (IBL). Participants will be introduced to various models of IBL. They will look at IBL across the spectrum, from structured inquiry to open inquiry, and explore ways in which IBL can be used to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of physics. They will examine how IBL can be used in both practical and non-practical classroom work. They will explore how different elements of IBL (collaboration, argumentation, questioning, developing hypotheses, planning investigations, analysing and presenting data, discussing scientific concepts, drawing conclusions) can be used in different classroom contexts, and engage in hands-on examples of IBL activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Use theories, concepts and evidence from key educational research to reflect on current teaching, learning and assessment practices in Physics education. 2. Demonstrate their understanding of how different elements of IBL can be used in different classroom contexts. 3. Design a Practitioner Inquiry (PI) to inquire into their own practice of using IBL in Physics education. 4. Engage in critical discussion and debate relating to physics education. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Summer SchoolDuring a week long summer school students will reflect on how pedagogical practice within the classroom is intertwined with physics knowledge and skills. Students will learn about various stages involved in carrying out a practitioner inquiry and will develop plans for their own practitioner inquiries. Students will also write a reflective piece on their development as a community of learners during this week. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 0, Website, 0, ESTABLISH, European Science and Technology in Action: Building Links with Industry, School and Home., http://www.establish-fp7.eu/, 43560, Website, 0, FIBONACCI, Large scale dissemination of inquiry based science and mathematics education, http://www.fibonacci-project.eu/, 43561, Website, 0, Pathway, The Pathway to Inquiry based Science Teaching, http://pathway.ea.gr/, 43562, Website, 0, SAILS, Strategies for Assessment of Inquiry Learning in Science, http://sails-project.eu/, 43563, Website, 0, Science on Stage Ireland, http://www.scienceonstage.ie/resources/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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