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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2021 - 2022

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to equip student teachers with the ability to define, create and maintain an effective and creative learning environment. The module aims to introduce student teachers to contemporary teaching, learning and assessment approaches in Business Education at post-primary level. Participants will be supported in developing a range of teaching and learning skills through practical demonstration and analysis, group discussion, micro-teaching and peer review. Engaging with this module will facilitate the development of a detailed knowledge and understanding of how classroom practice meets curricular framework requirements for Junior and Senior Cycle.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods and resources relevant to Business Education as part of the post-primary school curriculum
2. Develop differentiated teaching, learning and assessment strategies to generate student centred lessons that encourage students of all abilities to progress in accordance with their potential.
3. Implement a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods that support and encourage students to take ownership of their learning through individual and collaborative engagement
4. Articulate a critical awareness of practices that enable and enhance classroom relationships
5. Integrate ICT appropriately and effectively into the delivery of Business Education
6. Engage in personal and professional reflective practice and exhibit an informed understanding of practitioner-based enquiry in the teaching, learning and assessment of Busines Education
7. Articulate a critical awareness of curriculum development in the area of Business Education
8. Demonstrate a capacity to promote numeracy and literacy in relation to subject discipline

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Group work	12	No Description
Independent Study	77	No Description
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

Yearly Scheme of Work
Junior Cycle

Yearly Scheme of Work
Senior Cycle

Lesson Planning

Assessment for Learning

Participative Learning

Methodologies

Curricula and Syllabi

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

Martin Jephcote, Ian Abbott: 2005, Teaching Business Education 14-19, David Fulton Pub, 1843122545
Manuel G. Velasquez: 2006, Business Ethics, Prentice Hall, 0131930079
Peter Davies,Jacek Brant: 2006, Business, Economics and Enterprise, Psychology Press, 0415344328]
Roland Kaye,David G. Hawkridge: 2003, Learning & Teaching for Business, Routledge, 0749440252
Ian Marcousé,David Lines,Barry Martin: 2009, Complete A-Z Business Studies Handbook, Hodder Education Publishers, 0340987294
DES: 2011, Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, Dublin,

Other Resources

43047, Website, 0, Online resource for teachers and students of Leaving Certificate Business, Economics and Accounting, https://businesseducation.ie/, 43048, Website, 0, Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland, http://www.bstai.ie, 43049, Website, 0, National Council for Curriculum and AssessmentSyllabus and Resources, https://www.ncca.ie/en/senior-cycle/deve loping-subjects-and-frameworks/economics, 43050, Journal, 0, The Journal of economics and economic education research, 43051, Journal, 0, Economics and Business Education Association Teaching business & economics,

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