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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Teaching & Assessing Senior Cycle Physics
Module Code PHY1010 (ITS: PS430)
Faculty Physical Sciences School Science & Health
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

The module uses a learner-centered approach which acknowledges the variety of learning preferences in the classroom. The module will be interactive and discursive, incorporating opportunities for learning by doing and through engagement with fellow students. Learners are expected to participate in a range of activities (both individual and collaborative) designed to prompt reflection and discussion on the principles and practices of teaching. Opportunities for small- and large-group discussion are incorporated into the design of the module and learners will receive ongoing feedback from both their peers and the module teaching team.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design teaching, learning and assessment activities that address the learning outcomes of the leaving certificate physics curriculum
2. Deliver physics lessons to showcase your content knowledge for teaching physics that incorporates experimental investigations and digital technologies
3. Reflect on the learning experience as a student and as a teacher
4. Carry out experimental investigations in physics
5. Evaluate their own practice with a view to enhancing teaching and learning


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Workshop36Laboratory based workshops in physics education
Independent Study89Research, design and preparation of teaching, learning and assessment materials
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN10529Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorEilish McLoughlinModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentLaboratory Report50%Once per semester
AssignmentLesson Plan50%Once per semester
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

Context
Understanding and content knowledge in Physics in topics idenitified in the Leaving Certificate curriculum

Investigations
Confidence in facilitating mandatory experiments in the classroom

Methodology
Knowledge and implementation of appropriate methodological approaches

Assessment
Identification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess student progress in physics

Reflection
Critical evaluation of impact on student learning

Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • Department of Education and Skills: 0, Essential: Leaving Certificate Physics Syllabus, https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/a789272e-823f-4d40-b095-4ff8f6f195e4/SCSEC27_Physics_syllabus_eng.pdf,
  • State Examinations Commission: 0, Formulae and Tables, http://www.thephysicsteacher.ie/Formulae%20and%20Tables%20Book.pdf,


Articles:
None
Other Resources

  • Website: State Examinations Commission, Leaving Certificate Physics Examination papers, www.examinations.ie/
  • Website: Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), Physics teaching resources, http://www.pdst.ie/sc/physics/cresources
Please update that this module has change to 100% Continuous Assessment in 2020/21.

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