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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2018 - 2019
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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 Geography in second-level schools. All students are required to participate in Micro-teaching as part of this module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically evaluate and critique a range of teaching methods relevant in Geography education for post-primary schools. 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 Geography Education for delivery in post primary schools. 6. Integrate ICT appropriately and effectively into the delivery of Geography education in schools. 7. Utilise a variety of differentiation strategies in lesson planning to devise effective and inclusive lessons for Geography 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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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Yearly Scheme of WorkJunior CertificateYearly Scheme of WorkLeaving CertificateYearly Scheme of WorkLeaving Certificate AppliedLesson PlanningAims and ObjectivesAssessment for LearningEvaluation and AssessmentParticipative LearningGroup WorkParticipative LearningPair WorkParticipative LearningRole PlayQuestioning for LearningLower Order QuestioningQuestioning for LearningHigher Order QuestioningMethodologiesTeacher ExpositionMethodologiesConcept DevelopmentMethodologiesTeaching TextsMethodologiesVarying StimuliMethodologiesMicro TeachingCurriculum and ResourcesExploration and Analysis of SyllabiCurriculum and ResourcesExploration and Development of ResourcesCurriculum and ResourcesSpecial Education and Diversity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 33418, Website, 0, Teaching Resources, National Geographic, http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/teaching-resources/?ar_a=1, 33419, Website, Association of Geography Teachers of Ireland, 2013, resources, http://agti.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
PME | Professional Master of Education |
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