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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Teaching & Assessing SC Chemistry |
| Module Code |
SG417 (ITS) / EDS1093 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
DCU Institute of Education |
School |
STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies |
| Module Co-ordinator | James Lovatt | | | Module Teachers | Natalie O'Neill | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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Coursework Only
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Description
To provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Senior Cycle Chemistry specification
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Learning Outcomes
1. Develop pedagogical content knowledge for teaching class-based and practical chemistry to upper second level students
2. Discuss, develop and evaluate a variety of pedagogical approaches in teaching chemistry at upper second level
3. Design curriculum and learning activities that address the learning outcomes of the leaving certificate curriculum in chemistry
4. Design and evaluate assessment material for specified learning outcomes in chemistry
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Workshop | 24 | Workshop sessions exploring pedagogies associated with teaching of Leaving Certificate Chemistry | | Laboratory | 12 | Practical work exploring skills and understanding required to teach Senior Cycle Chemistry practical work. | | 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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
ContextExploration of the development of chemistry teaching in Irish Post Primary schools at Leaving CertificateSpecificationAnalysis of current chemistry specificationMethodologyExamination and development of appropriate methodological approachesAssessmentIdentification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess student
progress in the sciences and mathematics |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Laboratory Portfolio | Completion of a laboratory manual related to PCK for teaching Senior Cycle Chemistry. This will include activities such as report on laboratory work, preparation of solutions, concept understanding. | 31% | n/a | | Assignment | Completion of two written assignments which will evaluate (1) understanding and thinking regarding a given chemistry topic and (2) capacity to apply appropriate PCK regarding the teaching of same given topic. | 46% | n/a | | Performance evaluation | Demonstration of teaching capacity regarding designed lesson completed as part of written assignment | 23% | n/a |
| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Department of Education and Skills: 0, Essential:Department of Education and Science Leaving Certificate Chemistry Curriculum Stationary Office: Dublin,
- Eilks, I and Hofstein, A: 2013, Teaching Chemistry - a studybook, Springer,
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Other Resources
None |
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