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BEd Business Studies and History

Academic Year 2022/23

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Programme Title BEd Business Studies and History Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Bachelor of Education
Programme Code BST-BED-S UCAS Code HECoS Code 100512 - Secondary teaching - 100
ATAS Clearance Required No
Mode of Study Full Time
Type of Programme Single Honours Length of Programme Full Time - 4 Academic Years
Total Credits for Programme 480
Exit Awards available No

Institute Information

Teaching Institution

St. Mary's University College

School/Department

St. Mary's University College

Quality Code
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code

Higher Education Credit Framework for England
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england

Level 6

Subject Benchmark Statements
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf

N/A

Accreditations (PSRB)

Education and Training Inspectorate, on behalf of the Dept of Education

Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-06-20

General Teaching Council Northern Ireland

Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 01-06-20

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

Yes 1. BEd students enrol for a specific main subject option and a specific subsidiary subject option. For new students enrolling, main subjects are Business Studies, Mathematics, Religious Studies and Technology and Design, while subsidiary subjects are English, History, ICT and Science. Once enrolled it is not normally possible to transfer to another subject option. 2. They must register for modules worth 120 Level 1 CATS points and 120 Level 2 CATS points in Stages 1 and 2 respectively before proceeding to take modules leading to 240 Level 3 CATS points in Stages 3 and 4. To graduate with a BEd honours degree students must receive credit for at least 220 Level 3 CATS points including credit for all School-Based Work. 3. Students may, at the discretion of the Programme Board of Examiners, be allowed to proceed from a Stage if they have received credit for modules worth at least 80 CATS points at that level. In such a situation students must subsequently pass the modules failed before they will be permitted to proceed from the next stage e.g. students who have not received credit for 120 Level 1 CATS points will not be permitted to proceed to Stage 3. 3. For students first enrolled on the programme prior to 2009/10 the regulations in force at the date of entry will apply and thus when calculating the honours classification the weightings given to modules will be in the ratio 40:60:75 for modules taken in Stages 2, 3 and 4. For students first enrolled on the programme in or after 2009/10, the following module weightings should be used when calculating the honours classification: Stage 1 10%, Stage 2 15%, Stage 3 30% and Stage 4 45%. 4. If a student fails a module at the first attempt, repeat assessment, as determined by the Subject Board of Examiners, will be scheduled as follows: (a) where a student is required to resit an examination paper or repeat other assessment components (without class attendance), this will normally take place before the end of the academic year; (b) where a student is required to repeat assessment components (with class attendance), this will normally take place when the failed module is next available. If the failed module is no longer being offered, the student will have to take a substitute module approved by his/her Adviser of Studies; (c) where a student is not successful in school-based work, the Board of Examiners will determine if and when the student will repeat all or part of school-based work. The student may be required to repeat this school-based work during the following academic year.

Programme Specific Regulations

1. Applicants should note that all BEd Programmes are designed to satisfy the accreditation requirements of the Department of Education for BEd programmes and may therefore have to be modified if these requirements change.

2. Attendance at school-based work, field courses and/or participation in other practical work outside the University Colleges or normal teaching time may be a requirement for certain modules.

3. Students in Stage 1 must take MES1012, MSW1012, the option module(s) in one of the main subjects and the option module(s) in one of the subsidiary subjects. In 2017-18 the option modules in the main subjects are Business Studies (MBS1002), Mathematics (MMT1021), Religious Studies (MRS1022) or Technology and Design (MTD1001 + MTD1021 + MTD1022) and the option module(s) in the subsidiary subjects are English (MEN1002), ICT (MIT1024), History (MMH1010) or Science (MSC1023). The choice of subsidiary subject may be restricted and students must consult with their adviser of studies before selecting a subsidiary subject.

4 Students in Stage 2 not participating in SOCRATES (ERASMUS) Outward Mobility will take MES2014, MSW2014, the option module(s) in one of the main subjects and the option module(s) in one of the subsidiary subjects. In 2017-18 the option modules in the main subjects are Business Studies (MBS2012 + MBS2013), Mathematics (MMT2022), Religious Studies (MRS2008 + MRS2024) or Technology and Design (MTD2003 + MTD2004) and the option module(s) in the subsidiary subjects are English (MEN2004), ICT (MIT2024 + MIT2025), History (MMH2022) or Science (MSC2024).

Students in Stage 2 participating in SOCRATES (ERASMUS) Outward Mobility will take MEO2009, MPS2083, 1 module of main subject studies (MBS2080, MMT2080, MRS2080 or MTD2080) and 1 module equivalent (20 CATS points) of subsidiary subject studies (MIT2080 + MIT2081, MEN2080, MMH2081 or MSC2082), in the first semester in the home institution. There will be an integrated Learning Programme, agreed by the home and host institutions, in the second semester. This Learning Programme shall merit 30 European Credit Transfer System credits and thus be equivalent to three modules.

5. Students in Stage 3 will take MCS3016, MES3016, MSW3016 and the option module(s) in one of the main subjects. In 2017-18 the option modules in the main subjects are Business Studies (MBS3003 + MBS3004 + MBS3005), Mathematics (MMT3037 + MMT3038), Religious Studies (MRS3012 + MRS3013 + MRS3032) or Technology and Design (MTD3005 + MTD3006 + MTD3017).

6. Students in Stage 4 will take MCS3031, MCS3032, MES3030, MSW3018, MES3021 and the option module(s) in one of the main subjects. In 2017-18 the option modules in the main subjects are Business Studies (MBS3015), Mathematics (MMT3027 + MMT3034), Religious Studies (MRS3033) or Technology and Design (MTD3021).

Students with protected characteristics

The Department of Education requires that “All entrants have the physical capacity and mental fitness to teach (having due regard to Article 5 of the Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006)”.

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No
Students are subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations.

Educational Aims Of Programme

The BEd Post-primary programme aims to promote in students the academic and professional abilities needed to be effective teachers in Post-primary schools and colleges. This includes the development of the professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values which are reflected in the competences required by the Department of Education (Northern Ireland).

The programme also aims to prepare students for:

(a) further professional development;

(b) progression to post-graduate study.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Identify, analyse and evaluate key concepts, skills and values.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical, experiential activities. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the focus of the chosen topic.

Methods of Assessment

To assess capability in a range of cognitive skills, assessment makes use of course-work, written examinations, projects, and practical, experiential activities.

Critically analyse and discuss recent research and innovations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical, experiential activities. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the focus of the chosen topic.

Methods of Assessment

To assess capability in a range of cognitive skills, assessment makes use of course-work, written examinations, projects, and practical, experiential activities.

Use bibliographic and electronic search systems to locate resources and professional guidance in order to inform decision making and action and for personal and professional study purposes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical, experiential activities. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the focus of the chosen topic.

Methods of Assessment

To assess capability in a range of cognitive skills, assessment makes use of course-work, written examinations, projects, and practical, experiential activities.

Carry out self-evaluation and analysis of professional development needs.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical, experiential activities. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the focus of the chosen topic.

Methods of Assessment

To assess capability in a range of cognitive skills, assessment makes use of course-work, written examinations, projects, and practical, experiential activities.

Plan and carry out an investigation using a combination of literature search and empirical inquiry.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical, experiential activities. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the focus of the chosen topic.

Methods of Assessment

To assess capability in a range of cognitive skills, assessment makes use of course-work, written examinations, projects, and practical, experiential activities.

Develop hypotheses, question and verify results and produce coherent reports.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials workshops and practical, experiential activities. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the focus of the chosen topic.

Methods of Assessment

To assess capability in a range of cognitive skills, assessment makes use of course-work, written examinations, projects, and practical, experiential activities.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Organise people, resources and tasks in a variety of complex environments.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

To enhance their professional effectiveness, students will be involved in the processes of communication, using ICT, co-operative and collaborative working, problem solving and task management.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of transferable skills will be principally through course work designed to require demonstrations of particular skills and competence and through the assessment and evaluation of School Experience.

Communicate effectively by written, graphical, oral and electronic means, including presentations and discussions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

To enhance their professional effectiveness, students will be involved in the processes of communication, using ICT, co-operative and collaborative working, problem solving and task management.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of transferable skills will be principally through course work designed to require demonstrations of particular skills and competence and through the assessment and evaluation of School Experience.

Make effective use of ICT in data handling, problem solving, information finding, study and presentation of results.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

To enhance their professional effectiveness, students will be involved in the processes of communication, using ICT, co-operative and collaborative working, problem solving and task management.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of transferable skills will be principally through course work designed to require demonstrations of particular skills and competence and through the assessment and evaluation of School Experience.

Apply numerical skills and make effective use of numerical data.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

To enhance their professional effectiveness, students will be involved in the processes of communication, using ICT, co-operative and collaborative working, problem solving and task management.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of transferable skills will be principally through course work designed to require demonstrations of particular skills and competence and through the assessment and evaluation of School Experience.

Engage in group planning and problem-solving and in the implementation of a group enterprise.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

To enhance their professional effectiveness, students will be involved in the processes of communication, using ICT, co-operative and collaborative working, problem solving and task management.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of transferable skills will be principally through course work designed to require demonstrations of particular skills and competence and through the assessment and evaluation of School Experience.

Plan and produce various types of writing (e.g. digest of research, self-evaluation) using ICT where appropriate.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

To enhance their professional effectiveness, students will be involved in the processes of communication, using ICT, co-operative and collaborative working, problem solving and task management.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of transferable skills will be principally through course work designed to require demonstrations of particular skills and competence and through the assessment and evaluation of School Experience.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Understand key concepts and modes of enquiry in one selected (main) subject.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand key concepts in a second selected (subsidiary) subject.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand key concepts and modes of enquiry in educational studies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand the requirements of the NI Curriculum in terms of structure, areas of study and educational themes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand the aims and values which underpin education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand the potential of a range of resources and teaching strategies which are appropriate to subject content and the needs of learners

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand the NITEC competences framework.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand the various ways in which children learn.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand the potential of various strategies for assessing and recording children’s achievements for formative and summative purposes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand pastoral issues which are relevant to schools.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Understand the implications of the Special Needs Code of Practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Acquisition of core knowledge will be mainly through lectures and directed reading. Extension of knowledge and development of understanding will be promoted through seminars, tutorials, directed research assignments/projects and self-study packages. Students will be encouraged to develop techniques of private study. Where appropriate, students will relate theoretical knowledge to school placement experiences.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding will make use of unseen written examinations, assessed coursework, including essays, assignments/projects and presentation of portfolios. The latter will test ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas.

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Identify, analyse and evaluate the key concepts, skills and values in their selected main and subsidiary subjects.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Identify, analyse and evaluate concepts, skills and values in the themes of the secondary curriculum.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Identify, analyse and evaluate the components, strengths and weaknesses of a range of teaching and assessment strategies which may be used in secondary education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Locate and interpret up to date reports of research, innovations, analyses of practice, educational materials, statutory and non-statutory guidance.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Engage in professional debate on topics and issues relevant to teaching and learning in secondary education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Critically analyse and discuss recent research and innovations in the selected (main) subject and education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Plan lessons within teaching programmes in their selected main and subsidiary subjects.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Plan schemes and lessons to take account of continuity and progression.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Construct learning experiences which include the methodologies and procedures necessary for effective teaching.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Plan a wide range of teaching and classroom management strategies appropriate to the age, ability, interests, experiences and attainment levels of children.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Identify and respond to relevant individual differences and special needs using appropriate assessment and teaching strategies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Assess and record pupils’ performance in a systematic manner using level descriptions or other methods (as appropriate) to monitor the progress of individual children.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Locate and incorporate guidance from relevant organisations and professional sources into planning, teaching and assessment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Locate and incorporate a range of educational resources, including ICT, into class, group and individualised learning experiences.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Display practical skills where appropriate in the selected (main) subject.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops. Students are required to undertake assignments/projects requiring the use of these skills to varying extents dependent on the topic chosen. Practical skills will be developed through a range of activities presented to the students in the context of workshops, tutorials, School Experience and practical classes.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment makes use of written examinations, essays, reports, course-work assignments and activity-focused exercises. Assessment of practical skills will be based on a suitable combination of coursework assignments, tutorial presentations, reports, observation and evaluation by teaching staff and feedback from School Experience.

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title Module Code Level/ stage Credits

Availability

Duration Pre-requisite

Assessment

S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Practical % Examination %
Foundation Studies in Physical and Biological Sciences (Post-Primary) MSC1023 1 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 60% 40% 0%
Aspects of American History 1919-1969 (K2) MMH1010 1 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 40% 0% 60%
Systems Design 1 MTD1021 1 10 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 50% 0% 50%
Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics (Post-Primary) MMT1002 1 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 0% 20% 80%
Introduction to Computer Hardware and Computer Programming MIT1024 1 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 60% 0% 40%
An Introduction to Religious Studies (K2) MRS1022 1 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
School Experience and Understanding pupils, schools and teachers-Post Primary MSW1012 1 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 20% 80% 0%
Philosophical and historical perspectives on educational development and practice – Post-Primary MES1012 1 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Genre Study 1 K2 MEN1002 1 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 50% 0% 50%
Foundation Studies in Business MBS1002 1 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 60% 0% 40%
Design Graphics 1 MTD1022 1 10 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Product Design and Manufacture 1 MTD1001 1 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Perspectives on Learning and Teaching in the Post-Primary Sector (European Outreach) MPS2083 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 50% 50% 0%
Biological, Physical and Chemical Interactions in the Environment (European Outreach) MSC2082 2 20 -- YES 24 weeks N -- YES 50% 0% 50%
Introduction to the Study of the New Testament K2 MRS2024 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Introduction to Multimedia (European Outreach) MIT2080 2 10 YES -- 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
European History 1914-89 K2 MMH2022 2 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 40% 0% 60%
Business Management MBS2012 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 40% 0% 60%
Genre Study 2 (European Outreach) MEN2080 2 20 YES -- 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Promoting learning in schools and classrooms - Post-primary MSW2014 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 20% 80% 0%
The Nature of the Church and the Celebration of the Sacraments (K2) MRS2008 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Business Accounting MBS2013 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 35% 0% 65%
Genre Study 2 K2 MEN2004 2 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 50% 0% 50%
Introduction to the New Testament and the Sacraments (European Outreach) MRS2080 2 20 YES -- 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Introduction to Multimedia (K2) MIT2024 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 80% 20% 0%
Product Design and Systems Design (European Outreach) MTD2080 2 20 YES -- 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
European Outreach Post-Primary MEO2009 2 60 -- YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics (European Outreach) MMT2081 2 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 0% 20% 80%
European History 1914-1945 (European Outreach) MMH2081 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Biological, Physical and Chemical Interactions in the Environment (post-primary) MSC2024 2 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 60% 40% 0%
Systems Design 2 MTD2004 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 50% 0% 50%
Introduction to Database Technology (European Outreach) MIT2081 2 10 YES -- 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Psychological perspectives on teaching and learning: understanding how children think and learn MES2014 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 60% 0% 40%
Business Management & Accounting (European Outreach) MBS2080 2 20 YES -- 24 weeks N -- YES 60% 0% 40%
Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics (Post-Primary) MMT2002 2 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 0% 20% 80%
Product Design and Manufacture 2 MTD2003 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Introduction to Database Technology (K2) MIT2025 2 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Systems Design 3 MTD3006 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 50% 0% 50%
Product Design and Manufacture 3 MTD3005 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Design Graphics and Modelling 3 MTD3017 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Management Studies MBS3005 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Faith, Belonging and Worship in a Multi-Religious World - Post-Primary MRS3032 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Aspects of the Post-primary Curriculum 1 MCS3016 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Further Advanced Mathematics (Post-Primary) MMT3037 3 40 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 20% 0% 80%
School Experience and meeting the needs of learners - Post-primary MSW3016 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 10% 90% 0%
Financial Management and Financial Accounting MBS3003 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 20% 0% 80%
Number Theory (Post-Primary) MMT3038 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 0% 0% 100%
Approaches to Understanding God K2 MRS3013 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Sociological perspectives on teaching and learning: homes, schools and society - Post-primary MES3016 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 40% 0% 60%
Divine Revelation and Human Response K2 MRS3012 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
International Marketing and Operational Research MBS3004 3 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 60% 0% 40%
Professional Enquiry for Improvement (The Capstone) – Post-primary MES3030 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
The Pupil and the Special School - Post-Primary MPS3027 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Educational Response to Trauma - Post-Primary MPS3025 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Specific Learning Difficulties - Dyslexia in the Post-Primary School MPS3028 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Education and Disadvantage - Post Primary MPS3026 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Aspects of the Post-Primary Curriculum - Key Skills MCS3031 4 10 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Aspects of the Post-Primary Curriculum - LLW MCS3032 4 10 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Systems Design 4 MTD3021 4 30 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Mathematics and eLearning MMT3027 4 10 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Leadership in Diversity and Mutual Understanding - Post-Primary MPS3031 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
School Experience and developing leadership for learning – Post-primary MSW3018 4 30 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 10% 90% 0%
Acts, Paul and the Early Church MRS3033 4 30 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 40% 0% 60%
Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice – Post-Primary MES3021 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Statistics MMT3034 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Business Planning and Management MBS3015 4 30 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 30% 0% 70%
Special Educational Needs and Inclusion in the Mainstream School - Post-Primary MPS3030 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Multiculturalism and Intercultural Education - Post-Primary MPS3029 4 20 YES YES 24 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%

Notes

MES2014 - prerequisite MES1012
MSW2014 - prerequisite MSW1012
MBS2012 - prerequisite MBS1002
MBS2013 - prerequisite MBS1002
MMT2002 - prerequisite MMT1021
MRS2024 - prerequisite MRS1021 or MRS1022 or MRS1051 or equivalent
MSC2023 - prerequisite MSC1023
MBS2080 - prerequisite MBS1002
MRS2080 - prerequisite MRS1021 or MRS1022 or MRS1051 or equivalent
MSC2081 - prerequisite MSC1023