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

Module Title School Placement
Module Code ES438
School School of Education Studies
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Brendan Walsh
Semester 2: Brendan Walsh
Autumn: Brendan Walsh
Module TeacherIrene White
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module is aimed at facilitating student teachers in developing as reflective practitioners

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the theories of reflective practice as they apply to classroom teaching in a second level school
2. Apply the concepts of reflective practice in the contect of classroom teaching in a second level school
3. Demonstrate a competence in the core teaching skills identified during the laboratory skills phase of the programme including planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of a series of classes in their subject specialism
4. Initiate and sustain professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
5. Take responsibility for the work of individual pupils and groups;
6. Lead and initiate teaching and learning activities among second level pupils



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Placement50Class Contact Time
Placement50Observation and Participation with Other Teachers
Placement12Reflective School Placement Portfolio
Placement9Consulation with Mentor Teacher
Lecturer supervised learning4School Placement Supervision
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
Underpinning Theories of Reflective Practice.
Introduction to Models of Reflective Practice.

Theory and Practice of Enquiry.
Methods of Enquiry in Action Research and Appreciative Enquiry.

Teaching & Learning.
Constructing a lesson plans.

Teaching & Learning.
Assessing Learning.

Teaching & Learning.
Evaluating Professional Practice.

Classroom Context.
Planning for Diversity in Learning.

Improving Knowledge in the Field.
Cycle of Learning and reflective practice.

Advanced Teaching Skills.
Developing, implementing and reflecting on junior and senior cycle classroom teaching.

Critical Evaluation.
Learning to receive constructive feedback with Superivsors and Mentor Teachers.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
PortfolioTeaching and Learning Lesson Plans20%As required
Practical/skills evaluationTeaching Practice Episodes70%As required
OtherProfessional Reflection and Critical Evaluation10%As required
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 2
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
Other Resources
None
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