Module: Sealbhú Teanga i suíomh Luath-thumoideachais

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Sealbhú Teanga i suíomh Luath-thumoideachais
Module Code	EDP1139 (ITS: EC227)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Language, Literacy & ECE
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

Díreoidh an modúil seo ar thaithí na mac léinn mar fhoghlaimeoirí teanga agus ag déanamh anailís ar an taithí seo chun tuiscint níos doimhne a fháil ar theoiricí fhoghlaim teanga. Tugtar tacaíocht do na mic léinn machnamh a dhéanamh orthu féin mar theagascóir teanga ar feadh an tsaoil. Foghlaimeoidh na mic léinn faoi shealbhú na teanga i suíomh luath-thumoideachais i naíonraí agus i ranganna naíonáin sna scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge (Gaescoileanna agus Scoileanna Gaeltachta). Beidh tusicint ag na mic léinn ar an saineolas ar fhorbairt na scileanna litearthachta agus cuirfear béim ar fheasacht fóineolaíochta sna luathbhlianta.sna scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge (Gaelscoileanna agus Scoileanna Gaeltachta). Tugtar deiseanna do na mic léinn a gcuid inniúlachta a chíoradh agus a fheabhsú ó thaobh teagaisc, foghlama agus measúnaithe de. Tugtar deis do na mic léinn a gcuid scileanna digiteacha a úsáid agus a fhorbairt i rith an chúrsa chun tacú le teagasc, foghlaim agus measúnú do gach foghlaimeoir. This module will focus on the students’ own experience as language learners and the analysis of this experience to enhance their own understanding and application of language learning theory. The students will learn about language acquisition in total immersion settings in the context of Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht school in Ireland. The students will gain an understanding of the expertise on literacy development in full immersion settings.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Reflect on and interrogate their literacy and language learning histories.
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7. Conceptualise a broad definition of immersion education drawing on national and international research, policy and classroom practice.
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12. Identify, record and analyse acquisition and development of children’s essential literacy skills in full immersion settings.
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17. Demonstrate an understanding of language learning theories.
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22. Critically assess classroom practices in various settings.
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27. Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a range of specific language methodologies and plan for the implementation of these.
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Workshop	24	12x2
Independent Study	60	Independent reading
Assignment Completion	41	Preparation of assignment
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	12004	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Niamh Ni Chuinn	Module Teacher	Aisling NI Dhiorbhain, Deirdre NI Chonghaile, Jacqueline de Brún, Lorraine NI Ghairbhith, Sinead Andrews

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Participation	Group work / paired work and individual participation	10%	n/a
Presentation	Sharing best practice	25%	n/a
Assignment	Mapping of classroom practice to theoretical framework in relation to the development of children’s early literacy skills	65%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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
• Language acquisition and learning. • Language learning experiences. • Literacy histories: personal biographies/Motivation and engagement/ • Skills in Irish-medium and Gaeltacht settings: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing. • Storytelling/ Scéalaíocht: Big books/ Read Aloud/Leabhair mhóra agus léitheoireacht os ard. • Poetry/ Filíocht. • Drama/ Drámaíocht. • Role-play/ Agallamh mar ionchur d’imirt i rólanna. • Language games/ Cluichí teanga. • Language tasks/ Tascanna. Resources for Irish language teaching/ Acmhainní do mhúineadh na Gaeilge sa suíomh lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta, mar shampla: • Cúrsa Comhtháite Séideán Sí (An Gúm). • Curaclam Teanga na Bunscoile do Scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta (CNCM, 2015). The development of literacy skills in Irish-medium and Gaeltacht settings/Forbairt na scileanna litearthachta sa suíomh lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta. • Phonological awareness /feasacht fóineolaíochta.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
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Other Resources

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