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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module investigates the development, structure, implementation and implications of Religious Education at Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle in Ireland today.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues in religious education in Ireland today.
2. Engage with a variety of theological, philosophical and religious education questions and carry out research in areas designated in the second-level RE syllabuses.
3. Reflect critically on the professional teaching of religious education at Junior and Senior Cycle levels.
4. Prepare religious education schemes of work in accordance with relevant syllabuses and curriculum frameworks.
5. Express a coherent religious education philosophy, reflecting a generous respect for young people from a variety of social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	Two lectures each week for ten weeks
Tutorial	10	Preparation and group discussion
Online activity	15	Forum work on LOOP
Workshop	20	Preparation and presentation within groups
Independent Study	60	Research, reading and preparation for examinations
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

Analyse the rationale underpinning second-level religious education in Ireland

Survey Religious Education as an examination subject

Consider the teaching of religion from a faith supporting perspective

Review the creative impact on Religious Education of the new Framework for Junior Cycle (2012)

Investigate the Curriculum Framework for Senior Cycle

Become familiar with Department's and Bishops' Guidelines

Review Religious Education textbooks and commentaries

Prepare for teaching Religious Education during 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year Teaching Practice

Clarify their expectations of themselves as future religious educators and possibly as catechists

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

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

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