EDUC10250

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be enabled to:
- Identify the key actors within the primary school community and provide a detailed reflection on the key challenges/opportunities observed within the school environment
- Reflect on the observation of the pedagogical approaches adopted by the treoraí in the classroom
- Plan and deliver lessons to the pupils drawing on strategies for effective communication in education.
- Provide evidence of lesson planning for leading language activities and a language project, outlining clear learning intentions and selecting appropriate language teaching strategies.
- Engage in reflective practice, reflecting on leading language activities and a language project, consistently identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Provide evidence of active collaboration with another student teacher, clearly outlined in lesson plans, demonstrating contribution to language activities and a language project.
- Prepare a completed taisce (professional portfolio) to include observations, lesson plans, reflections, and other evidence of professional learning.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Experiential and Active learning
Structured Learning Activities
Group/Peer discussion
Critical conversations with supervisor/tutor

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Sequence of Feedback: End of Module

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Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.