Courses :: Module, INTEGRATION OF LANGUAGES, LITERACY, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

	Overview
	This module will examine the theory and practice underpinning the integration of language, literacy, mathematics, and scientific enquiry across the curriculum and will explore ways of developing conceptual knowledge and understanding through a cross-curricular approach and the integration of other subjects into these subject lessons. Through this student teachers gain an insight into the concepts, skills, and practical methodologies (station teaching, guided discovery, fieldwork, hands-on learning, problem solving, reflective practice, outdoor learning, digital learning, and talk and discussion) required for inclusive high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils underpinned by Froebelian philosophy. Through offering space for professional dialogue, student teachers will continue to explore their professional identity and agency as a teacher in primary schools. The development of language and literacy in both English and Gaeilge will be studied in this module. The use of Content and Language Integrated learning (CLIL) in the teaching of Gaeilge will be explored and the implications for practice reflected upon. Inclusive practices for supporting children learning English as an Additional Language will be reviewed with emphasis on home-language maintenance and the transferability of methodologies and approaches within the Irish-language curriculum to quality teaching and learning for all pupils. In terms of Language and Literacy, Mathematics, and Science, this module further develops student teachers� understanding and application of relevant theories for the effective linkage, integration, assessment, and differentiation of language, mathematics, and scientific enquiry in teaching and learning. Student teachers will examine, select and apply a wide range of strategies to support children�s literacy, communicative skills, and engagement with literature across the curriculum and also apply a wide range of strategies to support children�s mathematical and scientific enquiry through an integrated-curriculum approach. Student teachers will explore the role and impact of digital skills for educational issues around language, literature, literacy, mathematics, numeracy, and science. Student teachers further develop their understanding of professional relationships and importance of collaboration with parents and families in the development of language, literacy, mathematics, and science education. Emphasis is placed on education for sustainable development and greater sustainable practices. There is demonstratable integration of environmentally-sustainable practice in teaching and learning rooted in the principle of care for others and the planet throughout the module.

Overview

This module will examine the theory and practice underpinning the integration of language, literacy, mathematics, and scientific enquiry across the curriculum and will explore ways of developing conceptual knowledge and understanding through a cross-curricular approach and the integration of other subjects into these subject lessons. Through this student teachers gain an insight into the concepts, skills, and practical methodologies (station teaching, guided discovery, fieldwork, hands-on learning, problem solving, reflective practice, outdoor learning, digital learning, and talk and discussion) required for inclusive high-quality teaching and learning for all pupils underpinned by Froebelian philosophy. Through offering space for professional dialogue, student teachers will continue to explore their professional identity and agency as a teacher in primary schools.
The development of language and literacy in both English and Gaeilge will be studied in this module. The use of Content and Language Integrated learning (CLIL) in the teaching of Gaeilge will be explored and the implications for practice reflected upon. Inclusive practices for supporting children learning English as an Additional Language will be reviewed with emphasis on home-language maintenance and the transferability of methodologies and approaches within the Irish-language curriculum to quality teaching and learning for all pupils.
In terms of Language and Literacy, Mathematics, and Science, this module further develops student teachers� understanding and application of relevant theories for the effective linkage, integration, assessment, and differentiation of language, mathematics, and scientific enquiry in teaching and learning. Student teachers will examine, select and apply a wide range of strategies to support children�s literacy, communicative skills, and engagement with literature across the curriculum and also apply a wide range of strategies to support children�s mathematical and scientific enquiry through an integrated-curriculum approach.

Student teachers will explore the role and impact of digital skills for educational issues around language, literature, literacy, mathematics, numeracy, and science. Student teachers further develop their understanding of professional relationships and importance of collaboration with parents and families in the development of language, literacy, mathematics, and science education.

Emphasis is placed on education for sustainable development and greater sustainable practices. There is demonstratable integration of environmentally-sustainable practice in teaching and learning rooted in the principle of care for others and the planet throughout the module.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Critically examine theories underpinning the integration of languages, literacy, mathematical and scientific enquiry across the curriculum. Examine the principles and strategies of integration within the context of the Primary School Curriculum, including the use of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in teaching Gaeilge. Develop, implement and review cross-curricular planning for teaching mathematics and scientific enquiry and for the integration of other subjects into mathematics and science learning. Develop a creative emergent curriculum to Integrate languages, literature, numeracy, mathematics, and science concepts and skills across the curriculum informed by the Froebelian philosophy. Review, select and use appropriate methodologies, resources, and materials for the integration of the cognate areas across the curriculum (including use of outdoor learning and digital skills). Reflect on how the skills, concepts and attitudes involved in language, literature and communication can support children�s learning and their active and creative experiences across all curriculum areas. Reflect on how the skills, concepts and attitudes involved in language, literature, and communication can support children�s learning and their active and creative experiences across all curriculum areas. Develop strategies to communicate, collaborate and co-operate with parents/families to facilitate teaching, learning, and assessment in this area.

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	Additional Reading
	Department of Education and Skills (2020c) STEM Education 2020: Reporting on Practice in Early Learning and Care, Primary and Post-Primary Contexts. Available at: https://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Inspection-Reports-Publications/Evaluation-Reports-Guidelines/stem-education-2020.pdf. Accessed 10.01.2022. Dooley, T. (2019) Learning and Teaching Primary Mathematics: An Addendum to NCCA Research Reports 17 and 18. Dublin: National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. Little, D. and Kirwan, D. (2020) Language and Languages in the Primary School: Some Guidelines for Teachers. Dublin: PPLI.

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