Module: Foundation Teaching & Placement Preparation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Foundation Teaching & Placement Preparation
Module Code	EDS1056 (ITS: ES123)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Excercise professionalism as a teacher.
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4. Reflect on and self-assess own learning in order to identify areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
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6. Articulate own vision and values.
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8. Evaluate and critique own teaching.
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10. Create lesson plans and teaching resources in science and mathematics syllabi.
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12. Use technology in order to collaborate with peers and share teaching resources.
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14. Recognise the effectiveness of collaborative learning for teachers and students.
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16. Students learn to become researchers and recognise themselves as lifelong learners.
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18. Demonstrate communication and presentation skills using expository teaching methods

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10500	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	Yvonne Crotty	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
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

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

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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:
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Other Resources

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