EDUC44140 Computer Science Methods II

Academic Year 2023/2024

The aim of this module is to enable student teachers to understand, appreciate and develop the skills necessary to become an effective teacher of this subject at Senior Cycle. Building on content and skills learned in module 1A and B, students will critically examine curriculum content, learning experiences and modes of assessment that are appropriate for curriculum goals at both levels, evaluating their relevance to learners and ensuring that they are based upon principles of effective instruction.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will be enabled to:
* Design lesson plans and units of work underpinned by High Leverage Practice and on-going assessment that reflect a variety of teaching/learning methodologies and assessment strategies that are aligned with relevant subject specification
* Create Learning Intentions relevant to a specification Learning Outcomes in the subject area using Blooms Taxonomy of Action Verbs
* Identify and evaluate existing subject and programme resources relevant to the subject at junior and senior cycle
* Create differentiated resources suitable for junior and senior cycle taking into consideration students with Additional Educational Needs (AEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL)
* Review and critically analyse assessment strategies, curricula and an appropriate pedagogical repertoire
* Analyse the requirements and delivery of a range of State Assessments to include Classroom-Based Assessments, Assessment Task, SLAR Meetings and SEC Written Exams.
* Demonstrate the ability to effectively use broadcast and digital media to enhance teaching, learning and assessment
* Identify and embed relevant Sustainable Development Goals in teaching learning and assessment
* Identify and embed relevant literacy, numeracy and other key skills as appropriate
* Identify and embed relevant wellbeing strategies as appropriate
* Reflect on the learning experience both from both the student and teacher perspective

Indicative Module Content:

Indicative module content
JavaScript 2
Alan Turing and Turing Machines
Transforming Society
AI/Machine Learning
Ethics and Computing
Student resource sharing - Ethics
Introduction to Arduino
Modelling and Simulation - (Guest Speaker)
JC Coding and Digital Media Literacy - (Guest Speaker)
Curriculum Planning - group workshop
Group work - Rotational microlessons
Group work - Rotational microlessons

Python II
ALT 3: Modelling and Simulation
ALT 3: Modelling and Simulation
Searching and Sorting Algorithms + Big O
Searching and Sorting Algorithms + Big O
ALT3 - student presentations
JavaScript 1
Databases
Alt 1: Interactive Information Systems
Alt 1: Interactive Information Systems
Guest speaker
Coursework Overview

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Seminar (or Webinar)

24
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

124
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The aim of this module is to enable student teachers to understand, appreciate and develop the skills necessary to become an effective teacher of this subject at Junior and Senior Cycle as required. Students will critically examine curriculum content, learning experiences and modes of assessment that are appropriate for curriculum goals at both levels, evaluating their relevance to learners and ensuring that they are based upon principles of effective instruction. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: 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.		 Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% 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
• Group/class feedback, 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 feedback will be provided post-assessment

Name Role
Ms Karen Maye 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 Thurs 17:00 - 18:50