| Module Title |
Teaching & Learning in Health & Society |
| Module Code |
EDU1053 (ITS: NS389) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module aims to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills to develop and design tailored units of learning suited for delivery to individuals and groups across diverse settings within Health and Society.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explore key factors influencing the design and delivery of units of learning within health and society.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of key learning theories underpinning the practice of teaching.
3. Design tailored units of learning for delivery in a variety of contexts targeting the needs of health and society.
4. Critically appraise teaching, learning and assessment practices (self and peers) through practical demonstrations.
5. Evaluate and reflect on approaches to effective teaching, learning and assessment with respect to own practice and local/national agendas in health and society.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 16 | Face to face | | Directed learning | 4 | Prescribed learning and engagement with module tasks | | Class Presentation | 4 | Presentation related tasks. | | Class Presentation | 101 | Independant learning |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20342 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Tracey Harrington | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Task relating to the planning and delivery of teaching & learning to a defined audience. | 100% | n/a |
| 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
Indicative content and learning activities
• Pedagogy-Planning for teaching and learning in a variety of contexts.
• Effective Education-Theoretical perspectives on teaching and learning
• Creating a suitable learning environment -What works and why?
• Methods-Strategies for teaching and learning in a variety of contexts.
• Practice-Designing and delivering tailored units of learning.
• Evaluation-Assessment & evaluating learning.
• Incorporating principles and approaches to using digital technologies to enhance and support learning.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Benes S Alperin H: 2021, The Essentials of Teaching Health Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment., 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics., Illinois.,
- Muijs D and Reynolds D: 2017, Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice, 4th Edition, SAGE Publications Ltd., London,
- Gravells A: 2017, Principles and Practices of Teaching and Training., Sage, London,
- Kyriacou C: 2018, Essential Teaching Skills, 5th Edition, OUP, Oxford,
- Palmer L: 2015, Presentation Skills: Portraying Confidence, Answering Tricky Questions & Structuring Content., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.,
- Thompson C and Spenceley L: 2020, Learning theories for everyday teaching., Learning Matters., London,
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: ebook _ OPEN access, Bates A, 2019, Teaching in a digital age:Guidelines for designing teaching and learning, California, pressbooks.bccampus.ca
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