Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8014
Title: Placement: Leadership
Long Title: Placement: Leadership
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 20
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to give the student the opportunity to combine and extend their knowledge(s) and experience gained through previous placement experience and classes. The student will undertake two supervised block placements with differing age groups (early and middle childhood) and will have the opportunity to critique the setting’s pedagogy through the lens of the Montessori pedagogy. Particular emphasis will be placed on management practices in chosen educational settings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply an advanced understanding of Montessori and other complementary pedagogical practices, national practice frameworks, guidelines, legislation and regulations.
LO2 Apply values, competencies and knowledge(s) to develop, implement and review appropriate learning opportunities, in adherence with Montessori pedagogy.
LO3 Analyse their personal and professional development and practice experience in a critically reflective manner, through portfolio work.
LO4 Apply and appraise the salient legislative and procedural provisions regulating practice in the placement setting.
LO5 Use a portfolio of learning to design and appraise learning opportunities, to critique practice and to construct an advanced understanding of Montessori pedagogy.
LO6 Analyse professional practice during on-line, and on-site, coaching sessions with particular emphasis on leadership role in educational setting.
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
Professional Practice
Develop advanced practice, values, knowledge(s), attitudes and dispositions required for working as Montessori Teacher in a variety of educational and care settings; deepen awareness of the extent and nature of documentation required to comply with relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and national practice frameworks; aim to participate in as many aspects of the placement setting as possible, with particular emphasis on management practice and systems; aim to contribute to the quality of service provision in an inclusive early learning environment; application of reflective practice in an early or middle childhood education and care setting.
Personal and Professional Development
Working collaboratively to construct appropriate personal and professional goals; undertaking increased individual responsibility for aspects of early and middle childhood education and care practice; engage in ethical practice; advance the skill of reflective practice and self-evaluation through keeping a daily placement diary- recording events, feelings and reactions; take responsibility for own actions in a supervised context.
Application of Learning
Application and analysis of Montessori pedagogy as understood following completion of relevant modules at MTU. Promoting democratic practice, inclusive practice; rights-based practice; philosophising and theorising understanding of the world and relationships.
Management Practice and Systems
Develop increased awareness of the management practices and systems in an early and middle childhood education and care settings.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%
Special Regulation
Students are required to pass the practicum components of the assessment, achieving a minimum grade of 40%.

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,6
Assessment Description
Practicum: Placement Visit 1.Observation of practice and interview by MTU supervisor. Focus on interactions, relationships, observations and planning. Note that this evaluation process is inextricably linked to the practical placement experience, therefore any repeat assessment must be based around a further practical placement experience.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,6
Assessment Description
Practicum: Placement Visit 2. Observations of practice and interview by MTU supervisor. Focus on implementation and review of learning opportunities and evaluating the management practices of the service. Note that this evaluation process is inextricably linked to the practical placement experience, therefore any repeat assessment must be based around a further practical placement experience.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,5,6
Assessment Description
Develop portfolio of learning to document personal and professional learning achieved during the placement experience and to design and appraise learning opportunities that adhere to Montessori pedagogy.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Integrating Montessori pedagogy in chosen education and care settings. Students are required to complete 30hours per week for a period of 12 weeks in two approved placement centres. During placement the student will develop a portfolio of learning relating to management practices and systems; implemented Montessori pedagogy and reflective practice. Every Week 29.50 29.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Weekly on-line coaching and two on-site coaching sessions Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 30.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 30.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Integrating Montessori pedagogy in chosen education and care settings. Students are required to complete 30hours per week for a period of 12 weeks in two approved placement centres. During placement the student will develop a portfolio of learning relating to management practices and systems; implemented Montessori pedagogy and reflective practice. Every Week 29.50 29.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Weekly on-line coaching and two on-site coaching sessions Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 30.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 30.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMOED_8 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Montessori Education 6 Mandatory