Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8060
Title: Prelim. School Placement HE
Long Title: Prelim. School Placement HE
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To introduce students to the actual teaching of Home Economics in schools through a supported school classroom placement working with (an) experienced Home Economics teacher(s).
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Prepare and develop effective activities to explore and support their development as a beginning Home Economics teacher in the school setting.
LO2 Discuss a variety of pedagogical approaches to teach Home Economics in an effective and enthusiastic manner.
LO3 Display accuracy of factual knowledge in basic Home Economics concepts and how best to teach them in the post-primary classroom.
LO4 Exhibit professional learning in terms of cooperatively and individually managing basic elements of the Home Economics lesson effectively in the school setting.
LO5 Work closely with the cooperating teacher and other teaching colleagues in the school setting to support the learning of students in Home Economics lessons.
LO6 Display evidence of critical appraisal of lessons observed and participated in and of feedback received from the cooperating teachers and other mentors.
LO7 Act on feedback received from cooperating teachers and other staff on any aspects of planning and teaching Home Economics lessons.
LO8 Design more appropriate Home Economics lessons and lesson tasks for future school placements.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Preparation for School Placement
Planning and discussing appropriate lessons in Home Economics in line with curriculum requirements.
Placement activities in a school context
Observing lessons. Team teaching parts of Home Economics lessons with a qualified teacher. Supporting student learning in Home Economics lessons. Working effectively with a cooperating Home Economics teacher.
Reflection on Practice
Reflecting on the experience of observing Home Economics teaching in school and putting the curriculum into practice. Safety in the Home Economics classroom. Useful resources to support the teaching of Home Economics in the post-primary school. Teaching, learning and assessment in the Home Economics classroom.
Planning for future classroom experience
Feedback on placement. Reflection on learning and drawing up action plans for future development in respect of classroom practice and placements in Home Economics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Assessment Description
1 x 3,000-word professional practice placement teaching portfolio. The portfolio will be broken into key parts with ongoing feedback provided.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Directed Learning Non Contact School Placement experience (Observation of professional practice and team teaching of Home Economics in a recognised secondary school) Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Tutorials to support placement Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed research & mentoring support Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Directed Learning Non Contact Weekly School Placement experience (Observation of professional practice and team teaching of Home Economics in a recognised secondary school) Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Tutorials to support placement & Mentoring support Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Student led research and study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Whitaker, T. & Breaux, A.. (2012), Making Good Teaching Great, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 1596672129].
  • Cohen, L., Manion, L., Morrison, K. & Wyse, D.. (2010), A Guide to Teaching Practice, 5th. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0415485584].
  • Walsh, B. & Dolan, R.. (2009), A Guide to Teaching Practice in Ireland, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 0717145115].
  • Petty, G.. (2014), Teaching Today, 5th. Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham, [ISBN: 1408523140].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FHEBU_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Home Economics and Business 6 Elective