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EDUC42160

Academic Year 2024/2025

Subj Pedag: English II (EDUC42160)

Subject:
Education
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Education
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Judith Harford
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will build on the knowledge, skills and competences in English 1A and 1B, with particular reference to the English programmes in the Senior Cycle: TY; LCA; LCVP; and Leaving Certificate Established at all levels. The module will facilitate and promote the usage of active learning approaches and methodologies in each programme.
Participants will be enabled to develop further their understanding of learning difficulties in the English classroom and their ability to support pupils effectively. Strategies to provide creative challenge for gifted pupils will also be discussed. The teaching of English in a multicultural and multilingual classroom will be addressed.
Participants will be expected to read widely on methodologies of English and to reflect on and evaluate their own practice honestly and with rigour. They will be introduced to an Action Research methodology and other research frameworks and will be supported if they choose to carry out their research assignment in this subject.
The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and workshops. PME students will be assessed across a variety of formats, including assignments and projects.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should:

• Be familiar with the requirements of second level English syllabi for Irish Post-Primary schools, with particular focus on the programmes for Senior Cycle.
• Be able to demonstrate short and long-term planning ability, with particular reference to the Senior Cycle.
• Be familiar with the principles of programme design and be able to structure, implement and evaluate an engaging Transition Year module that will make a significant contribution to pupil development in this subject.
• Have developed a wide range of teaching strategies and methodologies to provide effective support and creative challenge for pupils with additional learning needs, for those who are gifted, and for EAL learners in the mixed-ability English classroom.
• Have developed a sophisticated understanding of the role of language and literature in empowering young people to negotiate their world and be able to impart to pupils a curiosity and a passion for both.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

46
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Lectures

24
Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; debates and student presentations.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
EDUC43970 - Prof Placement & Portfolio 1B


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): An assignment brief will be provided by your module coordinator during the module. 20% of the assignment will be based on participation in the module as prescribed by the module coordinator Week 11, Week 12 Graded Yes

100

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Opportunities will be provided for self and peer-review strategies throughout the module and individual feeback will be provided post-assessment.

Name Role
Ms Cathrina Gaffney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Larissa Lamb Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Kevin Mc Dermott Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Selena Wilkes Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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