Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module is designed to give students an opportunity to engage in an extended period of supervised placement in an educational setting, school, or college of adult, further and continuing education. Building on the integrated teacher practicum modules and scaffolding on the first semester teacher placement module; students will be encouraged to use this as an opportunity to integrate the different elements of the programme of study being undertaken in order to enhance the quality of their teaching and facilitation. Particular attention will be paid to : i)facilitating of the application of the concepts of reflective practice, developed in a laboratory situation, to an authentic educational situation ii)allowing students to plan, teach and assess lessons in a further education environment iii)facilitating students in their practising of the various roles and duties of a teacher iv)allowing students become part of a community of learning v)providing a group setting for the students to reflect constructively on his/her placement vi)helping students identify and articulate areas of needed personal and professional growth which emerge out of their teaching placement vii) enabling students to reflect on his/her role as a teacher in an online environment viii) enabling students develop the ability to utilize an online environment as a method for creating the peer group for support, confrontation and clarification that will assist the integration of personal attributes and teaching style. ix)Examining the relevance and applicability of the Codes of Professional for Teachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Research and design a range of practical pedagogical interventions to address the requirements of those students with literacy, numeracy and special needs within further, adult and continuing education contexts 2. 1DAAAAF1-3BC9-0001-2741-1200C8148760 3. Reflect on how established codes of good practice for educators/ trainers apply in practical settings 4. 1DAAAAF0-798F-0001-C49C-10801E503150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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