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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Professional Identities & Roles in Teaching
Module Code EDS1095 (ITS: ES575)
Faculty DCU Institute of Education School DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 30
Description

This optional module will allow students on the Graduate Diploma in Education finish at level 9 through the completion of a professional e-portfoloio.

Learning Outcomes

1. demonstrate a systematic understanding of the inovative developments in teaching and learning.
2. 1D992237-FEE4-0001-6291-7C98343CCAD0
3. act in a wide and often unpredictable variety of professional levels and ill defined contexts related to post-primary education.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Independent Study75No Description
Professional Practice100No Description
Total Workload: 175
Section Breakdown
CRN10557Part of TermSemester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryBest MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorJames O'Higgins NormanModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
PortfolioStudents will submit a portfolio which includes an overall statement (1500 words) about the integration of learning on the GDEd programme, an overall scheme of work and lesson plans relating to 100 hours of placement.100%Sem 2 End
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:
  • Louis Cohen and Lawrence Manion: 0, Research methods in education, Routledge, New York, 0415102359
  • Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion and Keith Morrison: 0, A guide to teaching practice, 0415306752


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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