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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Special Methods Mathematics
Module Code	ES463
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: James O'Higgins-Norman Semester 2: James O'Higgins-Norman Autumn: James O'Higgins-Norman
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To equip student teachers with the ability to define, create and maintain an effective learningenvironment. To introduce students to contemporary approaches in a range of teaching &learning skills. To develop confidence in a range of initial teaching skills through reviews,analysis, demonstration, peer coaching and guided feedback To provide students with adetailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in curriculum Math in second-level schools.All students are required to participate in Micro-teaching as part of this module.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the content, methodology and assessment techniques of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle syllabus in curriculum Math as taught in second-level schools.
2. Map an appropriate teaching scheme for the Junior Cycle/Senior Cycle Syllabus in curriculum Maths as taught in the second-level curriculum.
3. Articulate and relate the appropriate teaching methods and specific challenges in delivering their curriculum Maths in the second-level curriculum.
4. Design a range of resources appropriate for use in the teaching of curriculum Maths.
5. Work in collegiality with colleagues in the interests of sharing, promoting, developing and supporting bestprofessional practice in teaching of Maths.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Input and Practice of Pedagogy
Group work	12	Subject Focused Collegial Groups
Library	12	Research and Resources
Independent learning time	65	Reflection and Research on Experience
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

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Junior Certificate.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Leaving Certificate.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Leaving Certificate Applied.

Lesson Planning.
Aims and Objectives.

Assessment for Learning.
Evaluation and Assessment.

Participative Learning.
Group Work.

Participative Learning.
Pair Work.

Participative Learning.
Role Play.

Questioning for Learning.
Lower Order Questioning.

Questioning for Learning.
Higher Order Questioning.

Methodologies.
Teacher Exposition.

Methodologies.
Concept Development.

Methodologies.
Teaching from Texts.

Methodologies.
Use of ICT in Maths.

Methodologies.
Micro Teaching.

Curricula and Syllabi.
Exploration and Analysis of Syllabi.

Curricula and Syllabi.
Exploration and Development of Resources.

Curricula and Syllabi.
Special Education and Diversity.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

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

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

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

HMSA

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

HMSAO