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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2016 - 2017

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To provide students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Senior Cycle Physics curricula

Learning Outcomes

1. Design curriculum and learning activities that address the learning outcomes of the leaving certificate physics curriculum.
2. Design assessment activities that address the learning outcomes of the leaving certificate physics curriculum
3. Carry out experimental investigations in physics
4. Prepare physics lessons for laboratory and ICT settings.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	24	Laboratory based activities
Independent Study	101	Research, design and preparation of teaching, learning and assessment materials
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

Context
Understanding and content knowledge in Physics in topics idenitified in the Leaving Certificate curriculum

Investigations
Confidence in facilitating mandatory experiments in the classroom

Methodology
Knowledge and implementation of appropriate methodological approaches

Assessment
Identification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess student progress in physics

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

Department of Education and Skills: 0, Essential: Leaving Certificate Physics Syllabus, https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/a789272e-823f-4d40-b095-4ff8f6f195e4/SCSEC27_Physics_syllabus_eng.pdf,
State Examinations Commission: 0, Formulae and Tables, http://www.thephysicsteacher.ie/Formulae%20and%20Tables%20Book.pdf,

Other Resources

24130, Website, State Examinations Commission, 0, Leaving Certificate Physics Examination papers, www.examinations.ie/, 24131, Website, Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), 0, Physics teaching resources, http://www.pdst.ie/sc/physics/cresources,

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