Module: Planning, Teaching & Learning for All, 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Planning, Teaching & Learning for All, 1
Module Code	ISE1011 (ITS: SI716)
Faculty	Inclusive & Special Education	School	DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10

Description

This module focuses on the application of the skills and knowledge presented across the programme to the teaching and learning situation. Specifically, it addresses the following: ● Curriculum development and implementation; ● Assessment and profiling of learning strengths and areas for development; ● Development of appropriate learning programmes for individuals and groups; ● Long and short term planning; ● Identification of appropriate teaching strategies and resources.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use data effectively to identify learning strengths and areas for development leading to the establishment and prioritisation of aims and learning outcomes/objectives for the teaching and learning situation.
2. Develop appropriate, broad and balanced long and short term planning and assess effectiveness of same.
3. Select appropriate methods of support, materials and resources (including digital learning, assistive and augmentative technology) to enable access to a broad and balanced curriculum for diverse learners.
4. Differentiate the plans appropriately to meet the needs of all learners.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	60	Workshops/tutorials on teaching and learning in the following areas: personal/social development, communication and language, literacy, numeracy, motor development, creative arts and well-being
Independent Study	120	Application of knowledge and skills in the classroom setting. Programme and lesson planning
Assignment Completion	70	Assessment; Profiling; Long, short term planning
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	10027	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Sinead McCauley Lambe	Module Teacher	Ann Marie Farrell, Anna Logan, Aoife Brennan, Audrey Halpin, Eamonn Mccauley, Elizabeth Mathews, Fiona King, Joe Travers, Kathryn O'Mahony, Leanne Connolly, Neil Kenny, Rosemary Savage, Sylwia Kazmierczak-Murray

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Assignment – Profiles and plans for teaching and learning: Development of long, and short term teaching and learning plans for pupils with LS and/or SEN. Year-long … formatively or summatively assessed on at least three occasions throughout the year	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

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

Indicative Content
• Theories of Assessment and learning. • Development and application of holistic profiling for individuals and groups. • Establishing aims and learning objectives/outcomes/targets. • Identification of appropriate teaching strategies. • Selection and management of resources. • Differentiation and universal design. • Digital learning. • Assistive and augmentative technology. • Overview of and issues to consider when choosing curricula. • Identification of methodologies, strategies and approaches to planning for and teaching literacy, language and communication, reading, writing, numeracy and Mathematics, creative arts, personal and social development and well-being. • Teacher as professional (reflective practice, collaborative practices, evaluation).

Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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