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The rationale that underpins the BSc Science and Maths Education courses is that good teachers, as well as being committed and capable in promoting fruitful learning among their pupils, also need to be proficient, constructive critics of their own work. This means developing among student teachers the attitudes and practices of proactive, co-operative, reflective practitioners.
In this module, with the aid of video recording and editing technology, student teachers will practise and develop the skills of lesson planning and lesson delivery and will engage in practical tasks that are designed to encourage critical reflection in a safe environment. These include video recording, editing and presenting in conjunction with online and face to face discussion. Through engagement with Primary and Junior Cycle curriculum and methodology classes, students will begin the process of developing skills for curriculum planning and development.
This module continues to explore the complexity and breadth of the teachers role in teaching and learning of science and maths in semester two. The theoretical underpinnings of science education are explored in tandem with school-based experience in a post-primary school. The concept of curriculum alignment will be explored in general and in subject-specific context. Students will continue to develop skills in becoming critically reflective practitioners, including participation in cooperative learning groups and peer evaluation.
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INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING
Semester 1
