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Archived Version 2009 - 2010

Module Title Advanced Teaching Strategies
Module Code ES208
School School of Education Studies

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Module Co-ordinatorMs Irene WhiteOffice NumberCA109
Level 2 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims

To develop an awareness of, and appreciation for the presence of diverse learning styles in today’s learners. To facilitate students to explore, examine and select advanced teaching strategies. To accommodate the students’ development and structuring of the various strategies to meet the needs of young learners. Becoming a critically reflective practitioner (active teacher/learner)



Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to…
  1. Identify and assess a range of learning styles and the multiple intelligences profile of individual learners
  2. Identify procedures for setting up and structuring advanced teaching strategies
  3. Summarise teaching models and classify teaching strategies accordingly
  4. Combine practice and theory to plan specific learning episodes
  5. Design, deliver and critically reflect on a learning episode that utilizes Drama as the primary teaching methodology



Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 12
Laboratories 0
Seminars 39
Independent Learning Time 0
Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

 

  • Advanced Teaching Strategies
  • Teaching and Learning Theory
  • Recognition & Appreciation of Diverse Learning styles
  • Appreciating Multiple Intelligence
  • Explore Different Teaching Models (Inductive Thinking, Concept Attainment, Picture-word Inductive Model, Scientific Inquiry & Inquiry Training, Memorization, Synectics, Advanced Organizers Model)
  • Teaching Strategies
    Coopreative Teaching/ Main + Assistant Teacher Roles
  • Learning Centers/Differentiation Teaching & Learning
  • Whole-class/Selective Sectional Grouping Teaching/Inclusive Learning
  • Peer Tutoring/Partnership Working
  • Mentoring/Coaching
  • Group/Cooperative Learning
  • Role-play, Drama and Simluations
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List

Essential: Snowman, J., McCown, R., & Biehler, (2009). Psychology Applied to Teaching 12th edition. USA: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Woolfolk, A., Huighes, M., & Walkup, V. (2008). Psychology in Education 1st  edition. London, England: Pearson Longman.
Petty, G. (2004). Teaching Today  3rd edition.  UK: Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Spalton, E. (2004). The Special Needs Handbook, 2nd edition. UK: First & Best in Education Ltd.
Dare, A., & O’Donovan, M. (2002). Good Practice in caring for Young Children with Special Needs  2nd edition. UK: Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Rose, D. H., & Meyer, A. (2002), Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age; Universal Design for Learning 1st  edition. Virginia, USA: ASCD.
Rogers, J. (2007). Adults Learning 5th edition. London, England: McGraw. Hill Companies.
Knowles, M. S., HoltonIII, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2005). The Adult Learner  6th edition. USA: Elsevier Inc. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Joyce, B., Weil, M., & Calhoun, E. (2009). Models of Teaching                     8th edition. USA: Pearson.
Curzon, L., B. (2005). Teaching in Further Education  6th edition. UK: Continuum.
Gardner, H.(2006). Multiple Intelligences:  New Horizons 2nd edition. NY: Basic Books.
Reece, I., & walker, S. (2004).  Teaching, Training and Learning                      5th edition. UK: Business Education Publishers Ltd.
Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, F. P. (2000). Joining Together  7th edition. USA: Allyn & Bacon.
Levin, P. (2005). Successful Teamwork 1st  edition. Berkshire, England: Mc Graw-Hill Education.
McDermott, I., & Jago, W. (2007) The NLP Coach 6th edition. UK: Piatkus.
King, F. (2006). Spcial Education in Irish Classrooms; Apractical Guide 1st  edition. Dublin, Ireland: Primary ABC.
Wood, D. (2004). How Children Think and Learn 7th edition. UK: Blackwell Publishing.
Armitage, A., Bryant, R., Dunnill, R., Hammersley, M., Hayes, D., Hudson, A., & Lawes, S. (2002). Teaching and Training in Post-Compulsory Education  4th edition. UK: Open University Press.
Dolan, J., & Castley, A. J. Students Supporting Sutdents  SEDA.

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