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Module Title	ICT, Teaching Strategies & Prof. Preparation
Module Code	ES330
School	78
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Module Co-ordinator	Mr Conor Sullivan	Office Number	CA111
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a variety of advanced teaching strategies and provide them with a rationale for their use in a teaching context. To facilitate students to explore and select advanced teaching strategies structuring them as appropriate to meet the needs of their students. It will give the students an opportunity to use a variety of different information and communications technologies appropriate to science teaching. This module will enable students to critically evaluate a range of information and communications technologies/media products. This module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and computer workshops.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a capacity to use a variety of different information and communications technologies
2. Design and develop interactive e-learning material
3. Design a programme of instruction for a relevant area of science education using a variety of appropriate ICT media
4. Evaluate the potential and limitations of a variety of information and communications technologies and to employ a variety of available curriculum resources to enhance and enrich the learning environment.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the pedagogical, social and technical issues in the creation of an online learning environment
6. Student teachers work in collegiality with colleagues in the interests of sharing, promoting, developing and supporting best professional practice.
7. recognise a range of advanced teaching strategies and use appropriate pedagogical approaches that assist students to learn in a variety of ways.
8. identify the procedures involved in setting up and structuring advanced strategies such as peer tutoring, problem based learning, groupwork, discussion and demonstration
9. summarise the learning theory behind each teaching strategy
10. make informed decisions on the choice of strategy in a given context
11. adopt an integrated approach to planning which includes teaching strategies, learning modes, activities, and resources to take account of individual differences
12. participate effectively in a peer coaching group practising and investigating alternative applications of inclusive teaching strategies
13. Engage in peer based, online critical reflection on the process of skill development and implementation

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	12	Computer workshop
Tutorial	6	Tutorial after computer workshop
Online activity	6	Creation of VLE including resources
Group work	6	Digital Video
Lecture	18	Classroom management lecture
Assignment Completion	6	Essay Preparation
Independent Study	71	Independant reading and research
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

Create and facilitate an online learning environment
Set-up a VLE, enrol participants, add resources and activities.

Principles of web design
Create a website on a specific science topic. The website must adhere to copyright and accessibility criteria covered.

Digital Video
Plan (using a storyboard), record, edit and produce a short film that enhances learning of a science concept.

ICT resource creation
Use HotPotatoes, Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint to create effective resources to use in the classroom.

Locating and evaluating online resources
Students will develop the skill of searching for science learning objects on the internet (e.g. applets, flash animations, science articles and web resources). They will also develop skill to evaluate these learning resources.

Evaluation of new technologies
Students will evaluate and decide whether to use new technologies such as mobile apps, Go!Animate, etc.

Interactive Whiteboard
Students will develop basic skills and knowledge for using an interactive whiteboard.

Classroom management and assessment
Underpinning theories of teaching and learning

Advanced Teaching Strategies
The procedures involved in structuring various strategies including: Peer tutoring, Problem based learning, Groupwork, Discussion, Demonstration, Role Play, Adapting to individual difference and specific student need, Teacher as Research/Enquirer, Practising and researching teaching strategies in a peer coaching context, Collaborating in an online environment to offer a peer reviewed critique of use of teaching strategies

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

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

Reeves, B 2006: 2009, Computing for the over 50s, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Oxon, UK,
D. R. Garrison and Terry Anderson: 2004, E-learning in the 21st century, RoutledgeFalmer, London, 0-415-26346-8
edited by Marilyn Leask and Norbert Pachler: 1999, Learning to teach using ICT in the secondary school, Routledge, London, 0-415-19432-6
edited by Bridget Somekh and Niki Davis: 1997, Using information technology effectively in teaching and learning, Routledge, London, 0-415-12132-9
Todd W. Kent, Robert F. McNergney: 1999, Will technology really change education?, Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 0-8039-6656-3
edited by John Stephenson: 2002, Teaching & learning online, Kogan Page, London, 0-7494-3511-9
Colin Lanksheer, Ilana Snyder, Bill Green,: 2000, Teachers and Techno-Literacy, 1-86448-946-4

Other Resources

None

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