Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8057
Title: Education Studies
Long Title: Education Studies
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To introduce students to key concepts in the formal study of education so as to support their future development as post-primary school teachers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the basic structure of the education system in Ireland, including post-primary schooling.
LO2 Outline an understanding of the key concepts of teaching, learning and assessment in the school system.
LO3 Articulate a variety of means through which post-primary school students can be engaged in their learning through active and interactive pedagogical approaches.
LO4 Discuss the main elements of best managing and supporting adolescent behaviour and learning in a classroom setting.
LO5 Reflect critically on their own educational experience through the lens of a student teacher.
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.
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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.
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Indicative Content
Exploring experiences of education
Reflecting on personal experiences of education and schooling. What is education? What is schooling?
Education and the school system in Ireland
Structure of the Irish education system. Understanding post primary schooling in Ireland. Junior and Senior Cycle education.
Understanding key processes of education and schooling
What are teaching, learning and assessment? Fostering teaching learning and assessment in post-primary classrooms. Active learning and progressive teaching.
Supporting learning in classrooms
Classroom management. Promoting positive classroom behaviour. Teaching questioning and feedback. Assessment of and for learning.
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
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment: 1 x 3,000-word reflective portfolio project of key educational issues. 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
Lecture Contact Theory and practice Every Week 3.00 3
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 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and practice Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Student led research and study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • De Bruyckere, P.. (2018), The ingredients for great teaching, London, Sage, [ISBN: ISBN-10 15264].
  • Ashman, Greg. (2018), The truth about teaching, Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781526420879].
  • Kyriacou, K.. (2018), Essential teaching skills, 5th. Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 0198423306].
  • Rogers, B.. (2015), Classroom Behaviour: A Practical Guide to Effective Teaching, Behaviour Management and Colleague Support, 4th. Sage, London, [ISBN: 1446295338].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
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