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PED4312 - English, Maths and ICT

Objectives:

On successful completion of the phase, students will be able to:

1 Begin to accommodate new principles and understandings.
2 Begin to organise and articulate opinions and arguments in speech and writing using relevant vocabulary.
3 Begin to use ICT in their study and other appropriate situations.

Content:

This module establishes students’ subject knowledge and understanding related to English (with particular emphasis on the teaching of reading), mathematics and information and communication technology (ICT). It extends and develops ICT skills.

Subject knowledge, understanding and skills will underpin students’ capacity to plan, teach and carry out assessments for formative purposes in the junior years as per relevant national frameworks and structures.

This module will address the following from the Teachers’ Standards effective from 1st September, 2012:
2 Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils
3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4 Planning and teaching well structured lessons
6 Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Learning and Teaching Information:

Taught sessions will include a variety of approaches to promote active and collaborative learning, incorporating integrative assessments and elements of the university’s proto-curriculum. Learning will also be supported by resources in CLARCS packs and the VLE.

English lectures and workshops
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 40

Mathematics lectures and workshops
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 40

ICT: workshops
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 40

Assessment:

001 English: assignment 1,500 words End of Semester 1 34%
002 Maths: oral and visual presentation 1,500 words equiv End of Semester 1 33%
003 ICT: E portfolio reflecting on practice 1,500 words End of Semester 1 33%


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Fact File

Module Coordinator - Mrs Mary McKay
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -