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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description Students partake in an online peer teaching programme with a focus on post-primary school Year 1. The online placement element of the programme consists of a number of components - school profiling; planning for, and executing lessons in Religious Education and the Elective subject area (English or History or Music); and reflection and evaluation exercises. The compilation and maintenance of, an Eportfolio for all materials relating to the placement is an essential requirement of the programme as is the professionalism of the student teacher in all matters relating to the placement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Teaching Council and Programme Documentation in relation to school placement and professional preparation and practice 2. Analyse key documentation of an assigned placement setting and utilise the findings in the development of planning for practice in that particular setting 3. Establish and maintain an E-portfolio containing folders for Religious Education, Elective subject (English or History or Music), General School Placement documentation, and reflective and evaluation exercises. 4. Demonstrate appropriate core teacher skills in planning for and executing lessons as set out in the Student Teacher Skills Progression Path in an online context (see School Placement Handbook and Year 1 Teacher Skills Observation Instrument for full breakdown of Teacher Skills Progression Path) 5. Utilise online technology for educational purposes 6. Critically engage in reflective and self-evaluation practice 7. Adopt ethical and professional behaviour in relation to professional practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Knowledge and understanding of the key documents for School PlacementSchool Placement Handbook; Programme Regulations; Marks and Standards; Teaching Skills Observation Instrument 1 (TSOI 1); Teaching Council documentation relating to Professional Practice and to School PlacementKnowledge and understanding of the nature of teaching, learning and assessmentKnowledge and understanding of theories relating to learning, teaching and assessmentSchool ProfilingAnalysis of materials relating to a particular school setting to inform teaching and learningPreparation and PlanningCompetence in planning for lessons and developing resources with a particular focus on Year 1 post-primary contextKey Skills and Competencies relating to Online Peer TeachingCompetence in the application of key skills for online peer teaching in Religious Education and in the Elective subject as set out in the Year 1 Student Teacher Skill Set of the programme (see School Placement Handbook and TSOI 1)Technology for Educational PurposesApplication for online teaching and learningReflective PracticeAdoption of a reflective approach to teaching and learningSelf-EvaluationDevelopment of a self-evaluation stance in relation to professional preparation, practice and developmentEthical and Professional StandardsApplication of ethical and professional standards as set out by the Teaching Council of Ireland and in the School Placement Handbook in all matters relating to the moduleE-portfolioMaintenance of an E-portfolio containing all materials relating to the preparation and practice elements of the module and reflective and evaluation activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 40109, Website, 0, Department of Education and Skills, https;//www.education.ie/en/, 40110, Website, 0, Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT), https://www.jct.ie/home/home.php, 40111, Website, 0, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment for Schools, http://www.ncca.ie, 40112, Website, 0, National Council for Special Education (NCSE), https://www.ncse.ie/, 40113, Website, 0, Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), https://www.pdst.ie/, 40114, Website, 0, The Teaching Council of Ireland, http://teachingcouncil.ie/en/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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