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Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description Participants critically engage with the philosophies of education, theories of learning and online collaboration. They identify areas for improvement in their own practice, carry out research and generate their own pedagogical approach making use of relevant technologies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Debate knowledgeably about the key educational philosophies, theories of learning, reflective practices and learning design. 2. Critically reflect on own pedagogical practice and identify areas for improvement. 3. Be responsive to the social and cultural values shaping your pedagogical practice. 4. Critically evaluate a range of online learning technologies. 5. Generate and disseminate own pedagogical approach with consideration of own role and context. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Philosophies of educationWhat it means to be educated. Vision of education.Theories of educationPrincipal contemporary theories of education.Reflective practice.Philosophy of reflective practice. Models of reflective practice. Educational influences in learning. Living Theory.Pedagogy and valuesDeveloping your own pedagogy. Pedagogical approaches. Living educational values in practice.eLearning.Tools and technologies to support eLearning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 1501, Website, Farren, 0, Website, http://webpages.dcu.ie/~farrenm, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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