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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description This module will consider the relationship between theory and practice in Religious Education and the Elective area. It considers the relationship between teacher, learner and methodology with a particular focus on the primary school. The module seeks to enhance the student teacher's ability to apply a range of activity based methods to the teaching of Religious Education and the Elective. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of key themes and concepts in Religious Education and the Elective (English, History or Music) at Primary level. 2. Evaluate, using internal and external criteria, a range of teaching methodologies for Religious Education and the Elective. 3. Organise and communicate their research in the design and planning of appropriate content and resources for teaching Religious Education and the Elective at Primary level within the context of the diverse needs of learners. 4. Identify and communicate the key words and key spelling associated with a particular topic/theme in RE and the elective. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ContextAn initial exploration of the socio-cultural context of primary school classroom (e.g. interculturalism; gender; interreligious; diverse needs of learners; special educational needs).ContentAn exploration of key themes and concepts in Religious Education and English, History orMusic in the Primary school.PlanningThe design and planning of schemes of work and lesson plans for Religious Education and the Elective for Primary school pupils.MethodologyThe consideration and application of the embedded, experiential and expository methodologies in the Primary school classroom.AssessmentDesign, planning and implementation of appropriate forms of assessment for Primary school pupils.ResourcesInvestigation, exploration, design and delivery of appropriate av, electronic and textual resources for Religious Education and the Elective (Primary level). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 20765, Website, NCCA, 2011, Effective Language Teaching: A Synthesis of Research, http://www.ncca.ie/en/Publications/Reports/Effective_language_teaching_a_synthesis_of_research.pdf, 20766, Website, NCCA, 2006, Intercultural Education in the Primary School, Guidelines for Schools, http://www.ncca.ie/uploadedfiles/Publications/Intercultural.pdf, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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