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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Teaching and Assessing the Senior Cycle Curricula
Module Code	CS310
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brien Nolan Semester 2: Brien Nolan Autumn: Brien Nolan
Module Teacher	Brien Nolan
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, Chemistry and Mathematics curricula

Learning Outcomes

1. Design curriculum and learning activities that meet the learning outcomes of the leaving certificate curriculum in physics and /or chemistry and/or Mathematics
2. Design assessment rich tasks
3. Interpret student work and student assessment in terms of evidence for attainment of specified learning outcomes
4. Design science and maths classes in streamed and mixed-ability settings

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent learning time	90	No Description
Total Workload: 126

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.
ContextExploration of the development of science and mathematics teaching in Irish Post Primary schools at Leaving Certificate.

Syllabi.
Analysis of current science and mathematics syllab.

Methodology.
Examination and development of appropriate methodological approaches.

Assessment.
Identification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess studentprogress in the sciences and mathematics.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Series of assignments will be given	50%	n/a

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
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Department of Education and Skills: 0, Essential:Department of Education and Science Leaving Certificate Chemistry Curriculum Stationary Office: DublinDepartment of Education and Science Leaving Certificate Physics Curriculum Stationary Office: DublinDepartment of Education and Science Rules a,

Other Resources

None

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