Module: Planning for Learning

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Planning for Learning
Module Code	ISE1033 (ITS: SI805)
Faculty	Inclusive & Special Education	School	DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5

Description

This module aims to develop teachers’ knowledge, skills and competencies with regard to how learning takes place for all pupils and highlight the importance of taking diversity and range of needs in the classroom context into account when planning for learning and teaching. In particular, the module focuses on the importance of designing learning contexts taking all learners into account.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use, analyse and synthesise assessment data to develop holistic profiles of their students either individually and/or in groups.
2. Design long and medium term plans to meet the diverse range of needs presented by their learners in the classroom context.
3. Use the principles of learning and motivation to inform assessment of and planning for learning.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	10	Online. Face to face tutorials
Independent Study	110	Online materials and resources
Assignment Completion	67.5	Pupil profiles; long and medium term plans; evaluation and reflection
Total Workload: 187.5

Section Breakdown
CRN	11672	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator		Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Pupil profiles, long and medium term plans, evidence of recording of progress	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 learning and motivation;

- Universal design for learning;

- Differentiation;

- Development of learning outcomes / targets / objectives;

- Teaching strategies;

- Considerations when planning for and teaching core areas of learning e.g. literacy, numeracy, SPHE, motor skills, oral language & communication.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None