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Module Specifications
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Description Students on this module are introduced to advanced skills across the field of pedagogy in their subject specialism and undertake a supervised school placement which includes 12 weeks in a post-primary school. They are further required to critically engage with this period of placement from an practitioner research standpoint with a view to generating an original, practice focus research report. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Recognise and validate a coherent commitment to the required professional standards of the Teaching Council of Ireland 2. Demonstrate a high level of professional competence in the design and construction of subject specific post primary Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, Evaluations and Reflective Learning Journals 3. Synthesise specific subject mastery knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in teaching methodology modules and apply them appropriately to classroom practice in both teaching subject areas 4. Differentiate between and utilise Assessment for Learning (AfL)- Formative assessment and Assessment of Learning (AoL)- Summative assessment as appropriate in teaching subject(s) 5. Integrate and implement cooperative learning strategies into the School Experience and Professional Practice placement as appropriate in teaching subject(s) and in the overall school experience 6. Appraise classroom practice and overall school experience as both a Reflective and Reflexive practitioner and generate meaningful and purposeful reflective evaluations as part of a Professional Portfolio. 7. Integrate appropriate ICT tools to support and scaffold various teaching methodologies in teaching subject(s) 8. Select, conceptualise and organise a researchable post primary educational concept 9. Design, formulate and complete a Major Practice related professional research dissertation(10,000 words). 10. Articulate a clear commitment to the implementation of school policies as required by legislation, with specific reference to child protection, the ethos of inclusion and diversity, social and cultural background and level of intellectual ability of post primary students 11. Determine areas of particular professional interest as a life-long learner evidenced by a commitment to further study and professional investigation 12. Judiciously apply knowledge of social and psychological processes, such as categorization, coordination, communication, and participating in learning groups and classroom environments , to design and evaluate teaching and learning activities 13. Demonstrate competency in promoting numeracy and literacy in classroom teaching. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Underpinning theories of teaching and learningFurther exploration of traditional and new approaches to pedagogy.Advanced Teaching StrategiesThe procedures involved in structuring various advanced strategies for use in a classroom context.Adapting to individual difference and specific student needAdaptation of teaching to cater for inclusion of pupils with diverse needsTeacher as ResearcherStudent teachers become participant observers and researhcersMicro TeachingPractising and researching teaching strategies in a peer coaching contextOnline Collaborative Research NetworkCollaborating in an online environment to offer a peer reviewed critique of use of teaching strategies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 28717, Website, Department of Education and Science 2009, 2009, Curriculum, Syllabus and Teaching Guides: Junior Cert, http://www.education.ie/home/home.jsp?pcategory=17216&ecategory=17317&language=E N, 28718, Website, Department of Education and Science, 2009, Curriculum, Syllabus and Teaching Guides: Leaving Cert, http://www.education.ie/home/home.jsp?pcategory=17216&ecategory=17233&language=E N, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PME | Professional Master of Education |
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