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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Advanced Teaching Strategies
Module Code	ES223
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Justin Rami Semester 2: Justin Rami Autumn: Justin Rami
Module Teacher	Justin Rami
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop an awareness of, and appreciation for the presence of diverse learning styles in todays learners.To facilitate students to explore, examine and select advanced teaching strategies.To accommodate the students development and structuring of the various strategies to meet the needs of young learners.Becoming a critically reflective practitioner (active teacher/learner)

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the procedures involved in setting up and structuring advanced strategies such as: different teaching models and settings.
2. Describe a range of appropriate teaching and learning methods and strategies
3. Evaluate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various advanced teaching strategies
4. Students will be expected to be able to summarize the learning theories behind each teaching strategy.
5. Describe and range of learning theories, such as Experiential learning, Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligence.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Group work	24	No Description
Library	55	No Description
On-line learning	22	No Description
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

Advanced Teaching Strategies.
Teaching and Learning Theory.

Recognition & Appreciation of Diverse Learning styles.
Appreciating Multiple Intelligence.

Explore Different Teaching Models (Inductive Thinking, Concept Attainment, Picture-word Inductive Model, Scientific Inquiry & Inquiry Training, Memorization, Synectics, Advanced Organizers Model).
Teaching Strategies.

Coopreative Teaching/ Main + Assistant Teacher Roles.
Learning Centers/Differentiation Teaching & Learning.

Whole-class/Selective Sectional Grouping Teaching/Inclusive Learning.
Peer Tutoring/Partnership Working.

Mentoring/Coaching.
Group/Cooperative Learning.

Role-play, Drama and Simluations.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	100%	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 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BET

BSc in Education & Training

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

HMSA