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Archived Version 2013 - 2014

Module Title	Professional Skills and Practice
Module Code	ES210
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Charlotte Holland	Office Number	CA106
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to allow learners reflect on their future role as educators or trainers and begin to develop a personal philosophy of education. Learners will engage in a series of lectures and workshops which will promote discussion and critical thought on key themes within the professional development of educators, such as the Reflective Practitioner, professionalism, Korthagen's Framework for Structured Reflection and Teacher Professional Development, Teaching Council of Ireland's Code of professional practice for teachers and critical reflection. Learners will reflect on key themes and readings presented in lectures.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Lectures within key themes as highlighted.
Tutorial	12	Workshops on key themes such as the Hidden Curriculum or Critical writing
Assignment Completion	46	Reflective components- critical reflections on key concepts introduced in lectures and readings within this thematic area.
Independent Study	55	Reading/ Independent study time
Total Workload: 125

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Cohen, L , Mannion, R., Morrisson, K.: 2010, A Guide to Teaching Practice (5th ed) London. Routledge, Routledge, ISBN-10: 0415485584 ISBN-13: 978-0415485586
Thompson, J.G.: 2009, The First-Year Teacher's Checklist: A Quick Reference for Classroom Success, 1 edition (April 20, 2009), Jossey-Bass, ISBN-10: 0470390042/ ISBN-13: 978-0470390047
Barkley, E. F.: 2009, Student Engagement Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty (Higher and Adult Education Series), Jossey-Bass, ISBN-10: 047028191X / ISBN-13: 978-0470281918
Roffey-Barentsen, J. & Malthouse, R.: 2009, Reflective Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Learning Matters, ISBN-10: 1844451844/ ISBN-13: 978-1844451845
Armitage, A., Bryant, B., Dunnill, R., Flanagan, K., Hayes,D., Hudson, A., Kent, J., Shirley Lawes, S., Renwick, M.: 2007, Teaching and Training in Post-compulsory Education, Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335222676 / ISBN-13: 978-0335222674
Day, C.& Sachs, J.: 2005, International Handbook On The Continuing Professional Development Of Teachers, Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335220258/ ISBN-13: 978-0335220250
Curzon, L.B.: 2003, Teaching in Further Education (5th ed) London: Cassell, Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.; 6New Ed edition,
McIntyre & McLeod: 1997, Investigations of Microteaching London: Addison Wesley,
Goodlad S, and Hirst, B. (eds): 0, Explorations in Peer Tutoring, Basil Blackwell,

Other Resources

6200, Website, Teaching Council Ireland, 2010, Code of Professional Conduct, http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/_fileupload/Professional%20Standards/code_of_conduct_2012_web%2019June2012.pdf, 6201, Website, Teaching Council Ireland, 2010, Reflection; http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/_fileupload/Professional%20Standards/2012%202nd%20edition/WEB_11518_tc_code_leaflet_eng.pdf,

Programme or List of Programmes

ET	BSc in Education & Training

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