Learning and Teaching in the Primary School
(M-Level Module) |
Language and Literacy (Irish)
Building foundations of oral language; Inspiring a love of reading and writing; immersion pedagogies to support literacy development; assessment; early interventions
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Irish Language
Oral and written; grammar, phonology, lexicon; on-line resources; practical application such as writing a CV; modelling high standard Irish in the classroom
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Partnership
Engagement
Scholarship
Leadership
Coherence
Best Practice
Collaboration
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Irish Medium Issues
Theories of immersion, education, research-based literature on bilingual processes; innovation and creativity in IME; Áisaonad resources; employability; parental involvement
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Holistic Learning
Contemporary research and scholarship in child development; application in professional practice; case study; the psychology of learning and factors that enhance pupil well-being
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Special Educational Needs
Range of SEN in the mainstream school; difference between underachievement and learning difficulties; use and interpretation of data; identification and targeting of SEN; appropriate strategies to address SEN
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Early Years in Education
Current issues in selected areas of the primary curriculum, in particular Nursery and Early Years; understanding a variety of observational techniques & their contribution to meaningful assessment
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| Effective Communication and Academic Writing - Writing Centre, Peer Tutors |
School-Based Work
(H-Level Module) |
Term One
Irish-medium School Placement at Foundation or Key Stage One
- requirements of the Northern Ireland Curriculum
- principles which underpin effective teaching
- effective immersion pedagogy which informs Irish-medium education practices
- child protection
Focus on Literacy, Numeracy
and school policies
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Term Two
English-medium School Placement at Key Stage Two
Building on professional competences from Term One
- plan, implement and evaluate teaching schemes
- manage and organise classroom routines
- self evaluation of professional development
- case study in classroom setting
Focus on SEN
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Term Three
Irish-medium School Placement at Key Stage Two
Further developing professional competences as reflective practitioners
- professional values and practice
- professional knowledge and understanding
- professional skills and application
Focus on assessment, UICT, school policies and development plan, SEN, induction phase, ex-curricular activities
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Professional Development and School Experience
Teaching Studies, Reflective Professional Practice, Planning for Induction
- competences for successful teaching and research underpinning them
- particular emphasis on communication skills and working with others
- the importance of reflecting critically on practice
- links between educational theory and practice
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| Practical Experiences: Special school or nursery placement, Gaeltacht-based course, Irish-medium conference |
Perspectives on the Primary Curriculum
(M-Level Module) |
Numeracy
Developing positive attitudes to mathematics, building confidence and competence, secure subject and pedagogical knowledge, inclusive practice, mathematical language, planning for immersion context, UICT
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Language and Literacy (English)
Inspiring students to become informed and creative teachers of language, varied approaches to developing literacy, drama and storytelling, comprehension, critical literacy, assessment
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UICT
Statutory curriculum and assessment requirements, internet safety, integration of UICT into areas of teaching and learning, practical workshops, C2K, tablet technology
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| Creativity |
World Around Us |
Physical Education
Understanding the principles underpinning the P.E. Curriculum, developing appropriate methods of teaching games, gymnastics and dance
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Art & Design
Appreciating the role of art in children’s learning, creativity in teaching and learning, informed art making activities
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Music
Working creatively with sound, performing, listening and responding to music; role of music in primary school curriculum
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History
Exploring a variety of teaching strategies and approaches to the teaching of history in context of WAU
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Geography
Understanding Northern Ireland Curriculum requirements for The World Around Us, planning integrated topics relating to WAU
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Science
Demonstrating a knowledge of primary science in the WAU, developing skills, concepts and attitudes relating to primary science
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