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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2019 - 2020

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 content knowledge for teaching physics as relevant to the Senior Cycle Physics curricula

Learning Outcomes

1. Design curriculum and learning activities that address the learning outcomes of the senior cycle physics curriculum relating to Transition year students
2. Design teaching, learing and assessment activities that address the learning outcomes of the leaving certificate physics curriculum
3. Carry out experimental investigations in physics
4. Deliver physics lessons to showcase your content knowledge for teachign physics that incorporates experimental investigations and digital technologies .
5. Reflect on the learning experience as a student and as a teacher

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	24	Laboratory based workshops
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

Reflection
Critical evaluation of impact on student learning

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

35511, Website, State Examinations Commission, 0, Leaving Certificate Physics Examination papers, www.examinations.ie/, 35512, Website, Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), 0, Physics teaching resources, http://www.pdst.ie/sc/physics/cresources,

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