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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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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 curriculum English 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 the subject of English in the post-primary curriculum 2. Generate student centred lessons which promote effective learning in Engish 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 English for delivery. 6. Integrate ICT appropriately and effectively into the delivery of English. 7. Utilise a variety of differentiation strategies in lesson planning to devise effective and inclusive lessons. 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 28741, Website, NCCA, 2013, NCCA Resources, www.ncca.ie, 28742, Website, Irish National Association of Teachers of English, 2013, Resources, www.inote.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
PME | Professional Master of Education |
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2003 - 2004
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2004 - 2005
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2005 - 2006
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2006 - 2007
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2007 - 2008
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2008 - 2009
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2009 - 2010
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2010 - 2011
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2011 - 2012
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2012 - 2013
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2013 - 2014
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2014 - 2015
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2015 - 2016
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2016 - 2017
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2017 - 2018
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2018 - 2019
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2019 - 2020
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2020 - 2021
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2021 - 2022
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2022 - 2023
- See the module specification for ES562 in 2023 - 2024
- See the module specification for the current year