Module: Teaching and Learning for SIE

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Teaching and Learning for SIE
Module Code	SI806 (ITS) / ISE1034 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Inclusive & Special Education
Module Co-ordinator	-
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	10	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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If summative assessment of the observed lessons results in a ‘fail’ grade, students will be required to resit the observation

Description

This module aims to develop teachers’ ability to implement and apply their theoretical understanding of meeting individual needs and diversity in the classroom setting. Specifically, it aims to support teachers to develop their inclusive pedagogical skills when planning for and teaching lessons to diverse groups of learners.

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and design lessons appropriately, taking all learners into account .
2. Implement teaching plans in the teaching/learning context of the classroom, demonstrating an ability to use effective and appropriate strategies to enable the learning of all.
3. Evaluate both the teaching and learning of the lessons in question.
4. Demonstrate competencies necessary for special and inclusive teaching approaches and pedagogies.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	30	Online lectures. Face to face tutorials
Independent Study	100	Online materials and resources
Assignment Completion	57.5	Lesson plans, selection of resources, observed lessons, evaluation and reflection
Total Workload: 187.5

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

Indicative Content
- Developing lesson plans; - Universal design for learning; - Differentiation; - Development of learning outcomes / targets / objectives; - Teaching strategies; - Considerations when planning for and teaching core areas of learning e.g. literacy, numeracy, SPHE, motor skills, oral language & communication; - Collaboration with other staff where appropriate.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Practical/skills evaluation	Development of lesson plans and teaching of lessons. At a minimum, two visits over the course of the year i.e. four observed lessons in total at least.	100%	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
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Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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