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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description To equip student teachers with the ability to define, create and maintain an effective learning environment. To introduce students to contemporary approaches in a range of teaching & learning skills. To develop confidence in a range of initial teaching skills through reviews, analysis, demonstration, peer coaching and guided feedback To provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in Science in second-level schools. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically evaluate and critique a range of teaching methods relevant in SCIENCE EDUCATION 2. Generate student centred lessons which promote effective learning. 3. Critically analyse how students learn and compare and contrast effective teaching methods to support and scaffold this learning. 4. Articulate a critical awareness of a variety of pedagogical theories and practices that enable and enhance classroom management. 5. Formulate pedagogically proficient lessons in SCIENCE EDUCATION for delivery in post-primary schools. 6. Integrate ICT appropriately and effectively into the delivery of SCIENCE EDUCATION. 7. Utilise a variety of differentiation strategies in lesson planning to devise effective and inclusive lessons in SCIENCE EDUCATION. 8. Critically evaluate the theoretical and practical implications of choosing and applying a particular research method such as action research or observation in the classroom setting 9. Evaluate empirical and theoretical research in this domain 10. Demonstrate a capacity to promote numeracy and literacy in relation to subject discipline. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities PlanningLesson and Scheme planning for Junior and Senior Cycle 2nd level teaching with particular reference to aims, learning outcomes, methods and assessmentSkills DevelopmentIntroduction to core teaching and microteaching skills including lower and higher order questioning and varying stimuliGeneral MethodologiesIntroduction to general methods including participative learning methods including, role play, group work and pair work, teacher exposition, concept development and teaching textsCurriculum and ResourcesExploration and analysis of syllabus, Special Education and diversityMethodologies for teaching SciencePractical classes, Inquiry based learning, Problem based learning, integrating ICT into science teaching, data logging, differentiating science, appropriate assessment for science teaching, using media in science teaching (text, video, animations), teaching data representations through science episodesTeaching Core ValuesIntroduction to and exemplification of core values including collegiality, collaboration, cooperation, commitment and student centred learning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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