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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description Module ED2950 develops further on knowledge and skills gained and practiced in ED1950. Students partake in an online peer teaching programme with a focus on post-primary school Junior Cycle curriculum. 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); developing a learning package for post-primary Junior Cycle students; 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, learning package for post-primary Junior Cycle students; 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 2 Teacher Skills Observation Instrument for full breakdown of Teacher Skills Progression Path) 5. Utilise online technology for educational purposes 6. Development of a learning package suitable for post-primary Junior Cycle students in Religious Education and in the Elective subject (English or History or Music) 7. Critically engage in reflective and self-evaluation practice. 8. 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 2; all Teaching Council documentation relating to Professional Practice and School Placement.Knowledge and understanding of the nature of teaching, learning and assessmentKnowledge and understanding of the theories relating to learning, teaching and assessmentSchool ProfilingAnalysis of materials relating to a particular school setting and development of a school profile to inform teaching and learning activitiesPreparation and PlanningCompetence in planning for lessons and developing resources with a particular focus on post-primary Junior Cycle 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 2 Student Teacher Skill Set of the programme (see School Placement Handbook and TSOI 2)Technology for Educational PurposesApplication of technology for educational purposesDevelopment of a Learning Package for Junior Cycle studentsDevelopment of a learning package suitable for post-primary Junior Students in Religious Education and in the Elective subject (English or History or Music)Reflective PracticeAdoption of a reflective approach to teaching and learningSelf-EvaluationDevelopment of a self-evaluation stance in relation to professional preparation 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, the development of the learning package, and reflective and evaluation activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 40168, Website, Department of Education and Skills (DES), 0, https://www.education.ie, 40169, Website, The Teaching Council of Ireland, 0, https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/en/, 40170, Website, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment for Schools (NCCA), 0, https://www.ncca.ie, 40171, Website, Junioe Cycle for Teachers (JCT), 0, https://www.jct.ie/home/home.php, 40172, Website, Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), 0, https://www.pdst.ie/, 40173, Website, National Council for Special Education (NCSE), 0, https://www.ncse.ie/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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