EDUC42160 Subj Pedag: English II

Academic Year 2023/2024

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.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

46
Autonomous Student Learning

50
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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: < Description > Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

100

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
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 16:00 - 17:50