Module: Education Theories 2 (Advanced)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Education Theories 2 (Advanced)
Module Code	EDS1030 (ITS: PR412)
Faculty	Policy & Professional Practice	School	DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically appraise the major models and theories of learning as these bear on the work of the second level teacher.
2. Critically reflect on philosophical theories and appraise their impact on teaching and learning at second level.
3. Develop an ability to self-evaluate and reflect on relevant literature as a means to articulate a personal philosophy of education informing professional practice.
4. Critically reflect on different sociological theories and themes and appraise their impact on teaching and learning at second level.
5. Engage in reflection on how the foundation disciplines inform the practice of the second level teacher in the Irish eduction system.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	10481	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Orna Farrell	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	n/a	100%	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 Reading List

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