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CUMAS NA GAEILGE, ENGLISH & MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCY LEVEL 1

Module code: EDF134
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
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Coordinator: Dr Patricia Kennon (FROEBEL EDUCATION), Eddie Costello (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	Oral and written Irish-Language assessment will be informed by The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (2020). Students� entry level competency in each subject area will be assessed at the start of the first semester and this will be used in supporting student teachers to identify and meet their own learning targets. In English and Mathematics, student teachers will develop competency and confidence around the use of relevant concepts, skills and terminology. In Irish and English, students will develop their communication and presentation skills across different language registers and genres. Student teachers will engage in reflective practice in competency utilising their developing digital capacity. This development in professional growth in competency will enable student teachers to facilitate quality teaching and learning for all pupils. This module will complement EDF130, EDF131, and EDF132, and methodologies of teaching in these subject areas.

Overview

Oral and written Irish-Language assessment will be informed by The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (2020). Students� entry level competency in each subject area will be assessed at the start of the first semester and this will be used in supporting student teachers to identify and meet their own learning targets. In English and Mathematics, student teachers will develop competency and confidence around the use of relevant concepts, skills and terminology. In Irish and English, students will develop their communication and presentation skills across different language registers and genres. Student teachers will engage in reflective practice in competency utilising their developing digital capacity. This development in professional growth in competency will enable student teachers to facilitate quality teaching and learning for all pupils. This module will complement EDF130, EDF131, and EDF132, and methodologies of teaching in these subject areas.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Reflect on their own language use and numeracy and define appropriate personal learning targets and actions suitable for a first-year student to provide for reflexivity and professional growth. Demonstrate and develop competency, accuracy, confidence and fluency in spoken and written Gaeilge and English, appropriate to a first-year student. Demonstrate and develop competency, accuracy and confidence in Mathematics. Use and develop a range of language registers, grammar and vocabulary in Irish and English. Develop in their understanding and capacity to confidently lead the learning in these subjects in the classroom in their professional role.

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Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Ungraded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Cumas na Gaeilge is assessed by a written exam (100%). English Competency is assessed by a take-home exam (100%). Mathematical Competency is assessed by assignment (100%). Students must pass each of the three components in this module individually: Cumas na Gaeilge, English Competency and Mathematical Competency. The pass threshold for each component is 70%. In Cumas na Gaeilge, the standard is in line with 70% at a B1 level in written and reading comprehension skills on the CEFR. The three components are equally weighted at 33.3%. Satisfactory attendance is a requirement of this module.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		0%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	33.4%	120 minutes
Other		66.6%
Total		100%	120 minutes

Could the result of this module be capped? No
Students must pass each of the three components in this module individually: Cumas na Gaeilge, English Competency and Mathematical Competency. The pass threshold for each component is 70%. In Cumas na Gaeilge, the standard is in line with 70% at a B1 level in written and reading comprehension skills on the Common European Framework of Reference for language (CEFR). The three components are equally weighted at 33.3%. Students will be required to take written examinations in Irish, English and Mathematics. Satisfactory attendance is a requirement of this module.

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Cumas na Gaeilge: University scheduled supplemental 2-hour exam. English Competency: take-home exam. Mathematical Competency: supplemental assignment. The minimum standard of 70% in each subject still applies University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

	Additional Reading
	Council of Europe. (2020). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment. Companion Volume. Strasbourg: Council of Europe. Department of Education (1999). Mathematics: Primary School Curriculum/Curaclam na Bunscoile. Dublin: The Stationary Office. Department of Education & Skills (2019). Primary Language Curriculum/Curaclam Teanga na Bunscoile. Dublin. � D�naill, E. (2016) Gramadach gan str�. Baile �tha Cliath: Gaelchult�r

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