Engage in critical, analytical and creative thinking and problem solving.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study and directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops. Students will develop the ability to process and synthesise data and to justify positions and conclusions. The effective use of library resources and technology will be encouraged during these processes.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of cognitive skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops and in practical settings. Assessed coursework tests the range of cognitive skills developed in a formal manner.

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

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study and directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops. Students will develop the ability to process and synthesise data and to justify positions and conclusions. The effective use of library resources and technology will be encouraged during these processes.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of cognitive skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops and in practical settings. Assessed coursework tests the range of cognitive skills developed in a formal manner.

Critically analyse and discuss recent research and innovations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study and directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops. Students will develop the ability to process and synthesise data and to justify positions and conclusions. The effective use of library resources and technology will be encouraged during these processes.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of cognitive skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops and in practical settings. Assessed coursework tests the range of cognitive skills developed in a formal manner.

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 and directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops. Students will develop the ability to process and synthesise data and to justify positions and conclusions. The effective use of library resources and technology will be encouraged during these processes.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of cognitive skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops and in practical settings. Assessed coursework tests the range of cognitive skills developed in a formal manner.

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

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Cognitive skills are developed through private study and directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops. Students will develop the ability to process and synthesise data and to justify positions and conclusions. The effective use of library resources and technology will be encouraged during these processes.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of cognitive skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops and in practical settings. Assessed coursework tests the range of cognitive skills developed in a formal manner.

Communicate effectively in Irish and in English by written, oral and other means.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods employed in each of the modules require students to be involved in the processes of communication, co-operation, analysis and task management enhancing their professional effectiveness. Coursework involves the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Students will develop the ability to plan and manage their own learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of transferable skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Coursework assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Formative feedback on communication skills will be given during each element of the programme.

Use ICT competently in their study and other appropriate situations and be able to judge where the use of ICT is not appropriate.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods employed in each of the modules require students to be involved in the processes of communication, co-operation, analysis and task management enhancing their professional effectiveness. Coursework involves the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Students will develop the ability to plan and manage their own learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of transferable skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Coursework assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Formative feedback on communication skills will be given during each element of the programme.

Improve their own learning and performance, including the development of study and research skills information retrieval, and a capacity to plan and manage learning, and to reflect on their own learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods employed in each of the modules require students to be involved in the processes of communication, co-operation, analysis and task management enhancing their professional effectiveness. Course work involves the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Students will develop the ability to plan and manage their own learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of transferable skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Coursework assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Formative feedback on communication skills will be given during each element of the programme.

Analyse and evaluate, and identify problems and solutions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods employed in each of the modules require students to be involved in the processes of communication, co-operation, analysis and task management enhancing their professional effectiveness. Coursework involves the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Students will develop the ability to plan and manage their own learning.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of transferable skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Coursework assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Formative feedback on communication skills will be given during each element of the programme.

Research, innovation and developments in selected areas of education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are acquired through lectures, workshops, school-based work and independent directed reading. Students are encouraged to critically reflect on their own practice on school placements and are helped to formulate new methodologies in discussion with tutors, class teachers and their fellow students.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of learning takes the form of essays, reports, preparation and evaluations of teaching resources, a school-based portfolio and an assessment of practical competence in schools. Assessed college-based work tests the students’ ability to present ideas cogently, to demonstrate an appropriate level of skill and analysis, to argue from authority appropriately, and to reflect critically on the lectures, the reading, and their own practice.
Assessed coursework tests the ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas. This involves reflection upon school-based practice.

Some of the major issues and developments in Irish-medium education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are acquired through lectures, workshops, school-based work and independent directed reading. Students are encouraged to critically reflect on their own practice on school placements and are helped to formulate new methodologies in discussion with tutors, class teachers and their fellow students.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of learning takes the form of essays, reports, preparation and evaluations of teaching resources, a school-based portfolio and an assessment of practical competence in schools. Assessed college-based work tests the students’ ability to present ideas cogently, to demonstrate an appropriate level of skill and analysis, to argue from authority appropriately, and to reflect critically on the lectures, the reading, and their own practice.
Assessed coursework tests the ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas. This involves reflection upon school-based practice.

Appropriate theoretical foundations on which to base practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are acquired through lectures, workshops, school-based work and independent directed reading. Students are encouraged to critically reflect on their own practice on school placements and are helped to formulate new methodologies in discussion with tutors, class teachers and their fellow students.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of learning takes the form of essays, reports, preparation and evaluations of teaching resources, a school-based portfolio and an assessment of practical competence in schools. Assessed college-based work tests the students’ ability to present ideas cogently, to demonstrate an appropriate level of skill and analysis, to argue from authority appropriately, and to reflect critically on the lectures, the reading, and their own practice.
Assessed coursework tests the ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas. This involves reflection upon school-based practice.

The relationship between theory and practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are acquired through lectures, workshops, school-based work and independent directed reading. Students are encouraged to critically reflect on their own practice on school placements and are helped to formulate new methodologies in discussion with tutors, class teachers and their fellow students.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of learning takes the form of essays, reports, preparation and evaluations of teaching resources, a school-based portfolio and an assessment of practical competence in schools. Assessed college-based work tests the students’ ability to present ideas cogently, to demonstrate an appropriate level of skill and analysis, to argue from authority appropriately, and to reflect critically on the lectures, the reading, and their own practice.
Assessed coursework tests the ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relevant areas. This involves reflection upon school-based practice.

Compare and contrast a variety of theories, views, perspectives, dispositions and attitudes regarding educational issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.

Engage in reflective practice in educational environments.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.

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

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.

Plan lessons within teaching programmes in areas of the primary curriculum.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.

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

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.

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, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.

Plan a 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, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.

Critically analyse and discuss recent research and innovations in the selected areas of education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject-specific skills are developed through private study, directed work including coursework and school-based work. They are reinforced and extended in taught sessions by lectures and workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of subject-specific skills will be principally through tutor observation during workshops. Assessed coursework tests the range of subject-specific skills developed in a formal manner.