Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students will be enabled to:
• Use a reflective model to critically evaluate their own lessons and the lessons of others in terms of pupil learning and make improvements based on their evaluation.
• Demonstrate using a variety of techniques that they are able to get feedback from their pupils about their learning within the framework of their class. They must also show that they recognize the pros and cons of giving feedback in a variety of ways and their responsibilities in facilitating their pupils to use feedback to enhance their learning.
• Critically analyse science educational research and reform initiatives and how the impact on their own classroom practice.
• Demonstrate their ability to contribute to and enhance their own classroom science teaching through their active participation in science education communities of practice.
Indicative Module Content:
Student teachers will complete an action-research project in an area of their choosing. The potential for the Junior Cycle Science specifiation to address learners to explore and investigate sustainable development in the science classroom is encouraged.