Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description To equip student teachers with the ability to define, create and maintain an effective learning environment. To introduce students to contemporary approaches in a range of teaching & learning skills. To develop confidence in a range of initial teaching skills through reviews, analysis, demonstration, peer coaching and guided feedback To provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in Music in second-level schools. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. 1DAADD77-3F14-0001-D2DC-19D51FD217C8 2. Critically evaluate and critique a range of teaching methods relevant in Music Education for post-primary schools 5. 1 6. 1DAADD77-4703-0001-696A-17BC17601233 7. Generate student centred lessons which promote effective learning 10. 2 11. 1DAADD77-4ACC-0001-69F9-1553303995B0 12. Critically analyse how students learn and compare and contrast effective teaching methods to support and scaffold this learning 15. 3 16. 1DAADD77-4C41-0001-C7D6-1590171FE3B0 17. Articulate a critical awareness of a variety of pedagogical theories and practices that enable and enhance classroom management 20. 4 21. 1DAADD77-5D66-0001-60FC-8540CD101EF0 22. Formulate pedagogically proficient lessons in Music Education for delivery in post primary schools 25. 5 26. 1DAADD77-559B-0001-658E-12A010F01A6B 27. Integrate ICT appropriately and effectively into the delivery of Music Education in schools 30. 6 31. 1DAADD77-64D7-0001-4351-F7F05000B130 32. Utilise a variety of differentiation strategies in lesson planning to devise effective and inclusive lessons for Music Education 35. 7 36. 1DAADED7-1A0F-0001-B9AD-12E01FB719CC 37. Critically evaluate the theoretical and practical implications of choosing and applying a particular research method such as action research or observation in the classroom setting 40. 8 41. 1DAADED7-1E04-0001-9142-B6EF1D29146F 42. Evaluate empirical and theoretical research in this domain 45. 9 46. 1DBC4D35-9412-0001-5B4A-671038ADBD00 47. Demonstrate a capacity to promote numeracy and literacy in relation to subject discipline. 50. 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Curriculm Music Curriculum in Second Level Schools Teaching and Learning Subject Specific Teaching Methodologies Teaching and Learning Modes of Assessment for Learning in Music Education Teaching and Learning Integrating Music Education across the school curriculum Teaching and Learning Technologies and Music Classroom Teaching and Learning Cultural Compentencies in Music Classroom Teaching and Learning Teaching for Vocal and Instrumental Work Special Educational Needs Promoting an inclusive Music Classroom Teaching and Learning Music improvisation, appropriate methodologies Teaching and Learning Lesson planning, short term and long term | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books:
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