Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Coursework Only Resit: If summative assessment of observed lessons results in a ‘fail’ grade, students must resit the assignment. |
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Description This module focuses on teaching and learning with a view to: (a) Application of the skills and knowledge presented across the programme; and (b) Implementation of long and short term planning developed in the module entitled ‘Planning, Teaching and Learning for All 1’. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate teaching competencies appropriate to the areas for development of individual learners, groups and/or classes. 2. Implement appropriate learning plans, supports and teaching methodologies for learners with reference to their individual developmental levels, demonstrating use of inclusive pedagogy. 3. Support the implementation of differentiated curricula so as to respond appropriately to the strengths and areas for development of diverse learners. 4. Use assessment for and of learning to assess learners’ engagement in and evaluation of the teaching and learning situation. 5. Select appropriate pedagogical practices, methods of support, materials and resources (including digital learning, assistive and augmentative technology) to enable access to the teaching and learning situation. 6. Collaborate effectively with others where necessary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Indicative Content● Theories of Assessment and learning. ● Development and application of holistic profiling for individuals and groups. ● Establishing aims and learning objectives/outcomes/targets. ● Identification of appropriate teaching strategies. ● Selection and management of resources. ● Differentiation and universal design. ● Digital learning. ● Assistive and augmentative technology. ● Overview of and issues to consider when choosing curricula. ● Identification of methodologies, strategies and approaches to planning for and teaching literacy, language and communication, reading, writing, numeracy and Mathematics, creative arts, personal and social development and well-being. ● Models of teaching and support for learning. ● Teacher as professional (reflective practice, collaborative practices, evaluation). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||