EDUC20020

Learning Outcomes:

The primary learning intention of this module is for students to co-teach a science project with a local school. This will require
- An understanding and application of the scientific process within an education context.
- Evaluation of pertinent ideas and literature on teaching science.
- An introduction to co-teaching. This involves co-planning, co-delivery, and co-evaluation of content and pedagogy with your student team and cooperating teacher.
- Reflecting on ‘you as a science learner’ and co-teacher.

Indicative Module Content:

Co-planning practical science lessons with peers, school teacher, and lecturer

Co-teaching science lessons with peers and school teacher

Co-reflecting science lessons with peers, school teacher, and lecturer

Basic principles of science pedagogy and assessment

Science education in Irish classrooms

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The 12 week module takes a project-based approach. The format is quite informal with no Powerpoint or formal presentations. Students will be empowered rather than led.

Students will work in small groups for the project. Each group will be assigned to one school class and will work closely with the teacher. The group will work together to co-plan, co-teach, and co-reflect. Class-time will see the groups work with their lecturer on each of these.

Class-based discussions will take place on practical elements of the term-long project as well as more theoretical matters that arise (e.g. a conversation on how to assess students' learning in a science laboratory may lead to conversations on assessment or laboratory practicals in university).

Individual student work will involve keeping records of their planning and reflection, as well as logistical issues demanded of them by their project

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Recommendations:

NA

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, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Given the practical, project-based, nature of this module, feedback will be offered over the entire trimester. An in-the-moment approach will be employed such that students can put in to practice advice given. In-class activities will be driven by the students' project work, with the lecturer providing input and feedback. Students will be working in groups and, as such, they will be expected to peer-review their work and performance. Students may also receive feedback from their cooperating teacher.

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