Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8058
Title: Intro to Teaching of Home Ec.
Long Title: Intro to Teaching of Home Ec.
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To introduce students to the basic elements of teaching, learning and assessment of Home Economics in theory and in practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Begin to discuss and appraise curricula and some pedagogical approaches in the teaching of Home Economics at post-primary level.
LO2 Discuss and perform some practical Home Economics work in a safe and efficient manner.
LO3 Outline some key elements of effective planning of teaching, learning and assessment of Home Economics concepts and lessons.
LO4 Explain and demonstrate some effective beginning teaching strategies to teach key concepts of the Home Economics curriculum.
LO5 Participate successfully in microteaching sessions to teach Home Economics concepts.
LO6 Provide, receive and respond to feedback on the teaching of Home Economics in microteaching sessions.
LO7 Summarise their learning from microteaching sessions and its implications for improving future classroom teaching practice.
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Home Economics in Irish Schools
Understanding school curricula in Home Economics. Key topic areas of the Home Economics curricula at Junior and Senior cycle. Safety in the teaching of Home Economics in classrooms.
Lesson planning for teaching Home Economics in schools
An introduction to long and short-term planning for lessons in Home Economics, including Units of Learning and Lesson Plans. Elements of effective lesson planning.
An initial experience of teaching Home Economics
Planning for teaching and learning. Teaching key concepts of Home Economics to others using microteaching. Structuring lessons, planning approaches, and assessing learning in Home Economics lessons.
Reflection on the initial experience of teaching Home Economics
Receiving and responding to feedback on the teaching of Home Economics. Areas in need of development. Planning for future teaching practice In Home Economics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Assessment Description
Continuous Assessment- Teaching Portfolio, 3000 words. 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 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Microteaching sessions Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent research and study Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
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 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Microteaching sessions Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent 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
  • DES. (2008), Looking at Home Economics Teaching and Learning in Post-Primary Schools, DES Inspectorate, Dublin.
  • NCCA/DES. (2017), Junior Cycle Home Economics Specification., NCCA/DES, Dublin.
  • NCCA/DES. (2001), Leaving Certificate Home Economics Scientific and Social Syllabus, NCCA/DES, Dublin.
  • NCCA/DES. (2001), Leaving Certificate Home Economics Guidelines for Teachers, NCCA/DES, Dublin.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • McCloat, A. & Caraher M.. (2019), The evolution of Home Economics as a subject in Irish primary and post-primary education from the 1800s to the twenty-first century, Irish Educational Studies, 38(3).
  • Journal. Various articles, International Journal of Home Economics,
    https://www.ifhe.org/ijhe/about-the-jour nal/
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FHEBU_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Home Economics and Business 5 Mandatory