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Module PLACEMENT LEARNING

Module code: EDF620
Credits: 25
Semester: Year-Long
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International: No
Coordinator: Séamie O'Neill (FROEBEL EDUCATION)
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This module has four main elements:
Element 1: Placement Learning to prepare students for an extended 10-week placement
Element 2: Inclusive Education with a specific focus on SEN placement
Element 3: Trauma Informed Practice for Teachers in Schools and Communities.
Element 4: Formative and Summative Assessment Practices

Element 1: Placement Learning
School placement is a central feature of the B Ed initial teacher education programme.
This module is designed to prepare and equip student teachers for an extended 10-week placement spanning Semester 1 and Semester 2 with a focus on a fully integrated, Froebelian approach to teaching and learning. School Placement in Year 4 consists of the following elements:
1: Teaching: Special Educational Needs (4 weeks)
2: Teaching: Mainstream (4 weeks)
3: School experience (2 weeks).

The concept of Teacher as Professional will be explored in depth through a series of guest lectures in Semester 2 from a variety of education partners such as INTO, DES, Management Bodies, IPPN, NPC, Teaching Council and NIPT. Professional relationships will be explored, including how best to work with parents for the benefit of children. The roles of stakeholders and partners, and the importance of engagement and cooperation with them, will be explored. Some aspects of a teacher’s work from a legal perspective will be explored. A principal of a local school will present on the legal and professional aspects of a teacher’s position and responsibilities in relation to his/her pupils.


Element 2: Inclusive Education with a specific focus on SEN placement

A key focus of the module is the creation of an inclusive Froebelian environment. The module examines the role of nurturing relationship including the role of parents as partners in the education system. With regard to Inclusive Education, key concepts underpinning educational provision for neurodiverse pupils are examined. This element of the module specifically prepares students for the SEN element of their 10-week Extended School Placement.


Element 3: Trauma Informed Practice for Teachers in Schools and Communities

On this element of the module students will understand the principles of a trauma-informed approach to supporting traumatised children in their care. Using the principles of Froebel, students will look at where the child is developmentally and what they are able to do (using a strengths-based approach). Students will use acceptance and understanding of the unique stage of the child and build on this. Students will explore how contextual factors in the lives of children impact on capacity to learn, school life and participation.

Element 4 Formative and Summative Assessment Practices
In line with the principle of facilitating quality teaching and learning for all children, student teachers are supported in understanding, developing and using a range of assessment strategies to support, monitor and assess pupils’ approaches to learning and their progress – including effective feedback techniques. Students will have the opportunity to examine assessment strategies, both summative and formative.
Open Learning Outcomes
 
Open Teaching & Learning methods
 
Open Assessment
 
Open Autumn Supplementals/Resits
 
Open Pre-Requisites
 
Open Additional Reading
 
Open Timetable
 
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