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. Critically evaluate and critique a range of teaching methods relevant in Music Education for post-primary schools 2. Generate student centred lessons which promote effective learning 3. Critically analyse how students learn and compare and contrast effective teaching methods to support and scaffold this learning 4. Articulate a critical awareness of a variety of pedagogical theories and practices that enable and enhance classroom management 5. Formulate pedagogically proficient lessons in Music Education for delivery in post primary schools 6. Integrate ICT appropriately and effectively into the delivery of Music Education in schools 7. Utilise a variety of differentiation strategies in lesson planning to devise effective and inclusive lessons for Music Education 8. 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 9. Evaluate empirical and theoretical research in this domain 10. Demonstrate a capacity to promote numeracy and literacy in relation to subject discipline. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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