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

Module Title Special Methods Modern Languages
Module Code ES465A
School School of Education Studies
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 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
Lecture36Input and Reflective
Group work12Subject Based Collegial Activity
Library12Research on Emerging Pedadogy
Independent learning time65Reflection 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
Lesson Planning.
Aims and Objectives.

Participative Learning.
Group Work.

Participative Learning.
Role Play.

Participative Learning.
Pair Work.

Methodologies.
Teacher Exposition.

Methodologies.
Concept Development.

Methodologies.
Teaching Texts.

Methodologies.
Varying Stimuli.

Assessment for Learning.
Evaluation and Assessment.

Curriculum and Resources.
Exploration and Analysis of Syllabi.

Curriculum and Resources.
Exploration and Development of Resources.

Questioning for Learning.
Higher Order Questioning.

Questioning for Learning.
Lower Order Questioning.

Curriculum and Resources.
Special Education and Diversity.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Junior Certificate.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Leaving Certificate.

Yearly Scheme of Work.
Leaving Certificate Applied.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentReflective Practice Paper100%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
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