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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2020 - 2021

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	35	LO 1-8
Professional Practice	110	Professional Practice and Related Activities (Lo 1-8)
Tutorial	5	Meetings with subject specific tutors (Lo 1-8)
Portfolio Preparation	50	Preparation and maintenance of E-portfolio (LO 3)
Total Workload: 200

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

Knowledge and understanding of the key documents for School Placement
School 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 assessment
Knowledge and understanding of the theories relating to learning, teaching and assessment

School Profiling
Analysis of materials relating to a particular school setting and development of a school profile to inform teaching and learning activities

Preparation and Planning
Competence in planning for lessons and developing resources with a particular focus on post-primary Junior Cycle context

Key Skills and Competencies relating to Online Peer Teaching
Competence 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 Purposes
Application of technology for educational purposes

Development of a Learning Package for Junior Cycle students
Development of a learning package suitable for post-primary Junior Students in Religious Education and in the Elective subject (English or History or Music)

Reflective Practice
Adoption of a reflective approach to teaching and learning

Self-Evaluation
Development of a self-evaluation stance in relation to professional preparation and development

Ethical and Professional Standards
Application 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 module

E-portfolio
Maintenance 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

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

Paul Black: 2003, Assessment for Learning: Putting it into practice, Open University Press, Maidenhead, UK, 9780335212989
Lawrence Cohen, Lawrence Manion,Keith Morrison,Dominic Wyse: 2010, A Guide to Teaching Practice, Revised 5th edition, Routledge, London, 9780415485586
S Ko and S Rossen: 2008, Teaching Online: a practical guide, 2nd Edition, Routledge, London, 9780415996907
Chris Kyriacou: 2007, Essential Teaching Skills, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 9780748781614
Mike Leibling,Robin Prior: 2005, The A-Z of Learning: Tips and Techniques for Teachers, Routledge Falmer, New York, 9780415335065
D Muijs: 2018, Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice, 4th Edition, Sage, Los Angeles, USA, 9871473944435
Geoff Petty: 2009, Teaching Today: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition, Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, UK, 9781408507346
Gilly Salmon: 2013, E-tivities: the key to active online learning, 2nd Edition, Routledge, New York, USA, 9780415881760
Maura Sellars: 2017, Reflective Practice for Teachers, 2nd Edition, Sage, London, 9781473969094
Ian Smith: 2014, Assessment and Learning Pocketbook, 2nd Edition, Teachers' Pocketbooks, Hampshire, UK, 9781906610654
Spencer, Phil: 2011, Surviving Your Teaching Practice, McGraw-Hill Education (UK) / Open University Press, Maidenhead, UK, 9780335237234
Carol Thompson andPeter Wolstencroft: 2018, The Trainee Teacher's Handbook, Sage, London, 9781526423993
Brendan Walsh and Rose Dolan: 2009, A Guide to Teaching Practice in Ireland, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, 9780717145119
The Teaching Council of Ireland: 2013, Guidelines on School Placement, https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/Website/en/_fileupload/Teacher-Education/School-Placement/Guidelines-on-School-Placement.pdf,
The Teaching Council of Ireland: 2016, Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers, Updated 2nd Edition, https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/en/Publications/Fitness-to-Teach/Code-of-Professional-Conduct-for-Teachers1.pdf,
DCU Institute of Education: 0, BRelEd School Placement Handbook 2020-2021,
DCU Institute of Education: 0, Marks and Standards,
DCU Institute of Education: 0, Programme Regulations - Bachelor of Religious Education and English,
DCU Institute of Education: 0, Programme Regulations - Bachelor of Religious Education and History,
DCU Institute of Education: 0, Programme Regulations - Bachelor of Religious Education and Music,

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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