Module Code: H8PDSR
Long Title Placement: Design and Reflection
Title Placement: Design and Reflection
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Leo Casey
Module Author: Leo Casey
Departments:  
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design, implement and evaluate LTA strategies for learners in relevant learning and development environments
LO2 Provide evidence of an ability to support independent learning and stimulate inquiry through your interactions with your learners
LO3 Provide evidence of an ability to promote learner engagement through your LTA strategy
LO4 Provide evidence of an ability to manage and learn from situations that occurred in the learning and development contexts
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Identifying the Practicum
Working through the following with students 1. I carry out instruction where I am the teacher/designer of the strategy? 2. I can describe the instructional context i.e. (i) target group (ii) intended learning outcomes and (iii) instruction and assessment strategies? 3. The instructional context is authentic and useful for learners? 4. I can vary the pedagogical approaches at class or learning activity level? 5. I can complete meaningful and measureable learning uplift or instructional task within the timeframe? 6. I can gather evidence from (i) my own reflections (ii) student feedback and/or (iii) student performance?
Design, Implementation and Evaluation of LTA strategies
Selection and evaluation of instructional designs including, presentation, demonstration, story telling, drill and practice, probing questions, guided practice, modeling, play, problem-based learning, generating and testing hypotheses, collaboration, crafting outcomes and goals, crafting assessments and measures, assessing vs. evaluating, designing and delivering feedback, interpreting feedback from the individual, group and institutional level, environment management, discipline and engagement techniques,
Reflective Practitioner Skills
Selection and critique of tools and techniques for self-monitoring, self-reflection, how to manage feedback, how to mange challenges, how to incorporate change, self-care
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: CA 1 (0380) % of total: 15
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Schedule of Activities is to be generated by the student before their practicum commences
Assessment Type: Practical % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Students will be required conduct in-class peer teaching on different topics at scheduled time points
Assessment Type: Reflective Journal % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Weekly on-line Journal will be maintained by the students. Students will use this journal to capture his/her experiences and brief comments on aspects of learning during their practice.
Assessment Type: Other % of total: 15
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Students will be required to meet with their Placement Tutor at scheduled intervals to plan and evaluate progress. Students will be required to integrate the ideas and progress made with their Placement Tutor into a reflective report, which will document the students deeper and more expansive reflections on the process
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Practical per week 1.5 Once per semester 0.13
Independent Learning No Description 9 Once per semester 0.75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.13
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Laurillard, D. (2012), Teaching as a design science: Building pedagogical patterns for learning and technology, 1st. Routledge, NY, [ISBN: 9780203125083].
  • Geneva Gay. (2010), Culturally Responsive Teaching: Theory, Research, and Practice, Teachers College Press, New York, p.289, [ISBN: 9780807750780].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Danielson Charlotte. (2007), Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching, 2nd. ASCD, Alexandria VA, [ISBN: 9781116605171].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • *. *, International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning.
  • *. *, International Journal of pedagogy and Curriculum.
This module does not have any other resources
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