| Module Title |
Foundation Teaching & Placement Preparation |
| Module Code |
EDS1056 (ITS: ES123) |
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Faculty |
STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies |
School |
DCU Institute of Education |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
Students learn the importance of professionalism in teaching and develop their own understanding of what it means to be a good teacher. Students learn the skills of communication, listening, presentation, reflecting and are able to give accurate self evaluations. They develop their self esteem and build confidence. Students are introduced to eLearning resources for use in their teaching.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Excercise professionalism as a teacher.
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3. Use technology in order to collaborate with peers and share teaching resources.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 18 | No Description | | Group work | 18 | Presentation Preparation and Skill | | Online activity | 6 | Online discussions | | Online activity | 12 | Reflection Diaries | | Assignment Completion | 20 | Lesson Plans, Presentation, Reflection | | Independent Study | 51 | Reading, self-directed learning |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10500 | 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 | Yvonne Crotty | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Assignment (Lesson Planning, Presentation and Online Reflections) | 100% | Week 19 |
| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Cohen,L & Mannion,R & Morrisson, K: 2001, A Guide To Teaching Practice, Routledge, London,
- Cowley, S.: 2003, Guerilla guide to teaching, Continuum, London,
- Mc Kay, Matthew & Fanning Patrick: 2000, Self Esteem,, New Harbinger,
- Reece, I & Walker, S: 2003, Teaching, Training and Learning a practical guide, Business Education Publishers, Sunderland,
- Moon, J: 1999, A Handbook for Academics, Students and Professional Development, London,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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