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MATH30390

Academic Year 2024/2025

Mathematics Pedagogy & Curriculum in Placement (MATH30390)

Subject:
Mathematics
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Mary Cunneen
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Professional/Work Placement Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will introduce students to research-based pedagogy in STEM to align with relevant post-primary curricula, framed by the pillars of UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development.

The module will explore a variety of topics to include:
• Cultivating learning environments to:
- Consider classrooms as learning communities, where content is purposefully aligned with learners’ prior knowledge and
ability and where discussion is guided to enhance learning
- Enact co-curricular links across STEM & utilise relevant digital resources in the classroom
- Assess students’ learning formatively and utilise Classroom Based Assessments as foundation for building skills in problem
solving, scientific thinking and creativity

• Empowering young people by supporting their development of skills in listening, collaboration and creativity

• Building community through positive learning environments and engaging with parents

• Building the capacity of teachers through collaboration and considering the continuum of teacher education

• Examining education policies, both national and international, related to STEM education, educational access (e.g. socioeconomic implications), Migrant integration strategies and EAL (English as an Additional Language) in the context of managing diversity and addressing biases within the classroom.


About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Students will learn to:

* Consider the fields within STEM as a valuable subjects contributing to a learner's sense of identity, scientific literacy, abilities to communicate, abilities to work in a team, decision-making capabilities and capacity to meaningfully engage in society with regards to the environment, social integration and sustainable development.

* Design engaging and accessible lessons that build on research and are employed through their own classroom practice.

* Undertake research of curriculum materials and digital resources in devising their own lessons.

* Present and share ideas with colleagues.

* Collaborate in developing classroom environments that develop learners’ knowledge and skills in an equitable setting, that purposefully consider diversity.

* Critically reflect on their teaching and learning as a student teacher of Mathematics and/or Science/STEM.

* Communicate with others, including peers, colleagues and parents.

Indicative Module Content:

Pedagogical content will include:
- Junior cycle Science and Mathematics Curricula & Short Courses
- Senior Cycle Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics & Mathematics
- Teaching for Robust Understanding
- Classroom Management
- Lesson design
- Collaboration in classroom and school settings

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

30
Lectures

24
Placement/Work Experience

60
Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures;
Workshop/seminar;
group work;
problem-based learning;
practice-based learning;

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students should have progressed to Stage 3 by Autumn of the academic year. This is to facilitate the arranging of school placements in the Autumn prior to the Spring teaching and learning in this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: Weekly reflections related to teaching and learning on placement and/or on video. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Lesson Plans 1-3 (graded out of best 2) Week 3, Week 6, Week 10 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Reflective Essay Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Practical Skills Assessment: Assessment of placement Week 6, Week 7 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Ing, M. (2014). Can Parents Influence Children's Mathematics Achievement and Persistence in STEM Careers? Journal of Career Development, 41(2), 87-103.

Leinwand, S. (2009). Accessible Mathematics: 10 Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement. Portsmouth: Heinemann.

Tanner, H., & Jones, S. (2000). Becoming a successful teacher of mathematics. London: Routledge.

Tanner, H., Jones, S., & Davies, A. (2002). Developing Numeracy in the Secondary School: A Practical Guide for Students and Teachers. UK: David Fulton Publishers Ltd. .

UNESCO. (2017). Cracking the code: Girls' and women's education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Retrieved from France: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000253479

UNESCO. (2022). Sustainable Development Goals - Resources for educators. Retrieved from https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material

Name Role
Dr Mary Cunneen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 Wed 13:00 - 13:50
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