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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Special Methods Modern Languages
Module Code	ES465
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. To provide students with adetailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle curricula in modern languages in second-level schools.

Learning Outcomes

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

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Input and Reflective
Group work	12	Subject Based Collegial Activity
Library	12	Research on Emerging Pedadogy
Independent learning time	65	Reflection and Research Related to 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

Methodologies.
Teacher Exposition.

Methodologies.
Concept Development.

Lesson Planning.
Aims and Objectives.

Methodologies.
Teaching Texts.

Participative Learning.
Pair Work.

Participative Learning.
Role Play.

Participative Learning.
Group Work.

Assessment for Learning.
Evaluation and Assessment.

Curriculum and Resources.
Exploration and Analysis of Syllabi.

Curriculum and Resources.
Exploration and Development of Resources.

Curriculum and Resources.
Special Education and Diversity.

Methodologies.
Varying Stimuli.

Questioning for Learning.
Lower Order Questioning.

Questioning for Learning.
Higher Order Questioning.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Junior Certificate.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Leaving Certificate.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Leaving Certificate Applied.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Reflective Practice Paper	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