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CURRICULUM, METHODOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENT

Module code: EDF605
Credits: 7.5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International:
Coordinator: Tony Sweeney (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	This module will introduce students to the principles, aims and methodologies of national curricula, with a focus on junior primary classes. Key teaching skills and pedagogic tools in Visual Arts, Drama, Music, PE, SESE and SPHE will be explored through a practical workshop approach. Students will also engage with subject-specific curricular planning and independent reading, with an emphasis on a number of fundamental areas: - the rationale for the use of a range of specific approaches to the teaching and learning process (incorporating the uses of ICT as a methodology) - active learning methodologies - the central role of play and language across the curriculum - inclusive, Froebelian, enquiry-based learning environments - integrated planning, recording, assessment and evaluation of learning

Overview

This module will introduce students to the principles, aims and methodologies of national curricula, with a focus on junior primary classes. Key teaching skills and pedagogic tools in Visual Arts, Drama, Music, PE, SESE and SPHE will be explored through a practical workshop approach. Students will also engage with subject-specific curricular planning and independent reading, with an emphasis on a number of fundamental areas:

- the rationale for the use of a range of specific approaches to the teaching and learning process (incorporating the uses of ICT as a methodology)
- active learning methodologies
- the central role of play and language across the curriculum
- inclusive, Froebelian, enquiry-based learning environments
- integrated planning, recording, assessment and evaluation of learning

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Critically engage with the key curricular methodologies of Visual Arts, Music, Drama, PE. SESE, SPHE Plan, organise and manage a variety of learning environments through applying Froebelian, Play and child-centred principles Demonstrate a working knowledge of the themes, principles and aims of national curricula, as they apply to the teaching and learning of the subjects addressed in this module Realise the principles and aims of national curricula in planning, observation, recording and assessment Identify opportunities to connect theory and practice, including the use of ICT, across curricular areas Realise the principles and aims of national curricula in planning, observation, recording, assessment and evaluation Identify and critically reflect on responses to the teaching and learning experiences through language and other modes Apply subject-specific skills and recognise the transferability of key teaching methodologies across curricular areas

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Subject to satisfactory attendance Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Written permission from Department Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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