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Module Title Professional Placement
Module Code ES538
School 78

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Brendan WalshOffice NumberCA122
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 25
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module is aimed at facilitating student teachers in developing as reflective practitioners for post-primary schools. The placement is a critical element of this programme and is supervised and is assessed appropriately. Students must demonstrate their capacity to plan for teaching and learning strategies and the implementation of classroom management skills. Students must also reflect on their practice and engagement of students in teaching and learning. Students must demonstrate competency in the development of assessment strategies.

Learning Outcomes




Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Professional Practice100Classroom Teaching
Professional Practice228Observation Tutorials Team Teaching
Online activity12Research Training
Independent Study150Preparation Evaluation Independent Study
Seminars10Induction to Placement
Total Workload: 500

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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

  • Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion and Keith Morrison: 0, A guide to teaching practice, 5th, Routledge, London, 0415306752
  • Karen F. Osterman, Robert B. Kottkamp: 2004, Reflective practice for educators, Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, Calif., 9780803968011
  • Walsh, B., Dolan, R.: 2009, Guide to Teaching Practice in Ireland, Gill and MacMillan, Dublin, 9780717145119
  • Renehan, C.: 2006, Different Planets: Gender Differentials and Teahcing Practice, Liffey, Dublin, 9781905785162
  • Geoffrey E. Mills: 2000, Action research, a guide for the teacher researcher, Merrill, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 0137720475
  • James McKernan: 1996, Curriculum action research, Kogan Page, London, 0749417935
  • The Teaching Council: 2012, The Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers, 2,
Other Resources

None
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