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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Teaching and Assessing the Junior Cycle Science and Mathematics Curricula
Module Code	PS226
School	School of Mathematics
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brien Nolan Semester 2: Brien Nolan Autumn: Brien Nolan
Module Teacher	Brien Nolan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the content and assessment methodology of the Junior Cycle Science and Mathematics curricula.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design activity-based classes for Junior certificate science and maths classes in a safe environment
2. Assess students' prior knowledge
3. Anticipate common student problems
4. Design science and maths classes in streamed and mixed-ability settings
5. Guide JC students to effective design and execution of investigations
6. Teach algorithms based on understanding of the topic on hand

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Laboratory	36	JC science and maths activities
Independent learning time	89	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

Context.
Exploration of the development of science and mathematics teaching in Irish Post Primary schools.

Syllabi.
Analysis of current science and mathematics syllabi at Post Primary Junior Cycle level..

Methodology.
Examination and development of appropriate methodological approaches to the teaching of the Junior Cycle Science and Mathematics Programmes.

Assessment.
Identification and development of the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to assess student progress in the sciences and mathematics.

Classroom management.
Organisation of effective science teaching in areas such as laboratory management, use of equipment, storage of materials etc..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	50%	Every Second Week

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 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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