Education Practice

Course details

Course Aims

• The course aims to provide students with an introductory general teaching qualification which confirms their knowledge and understanding of core educational principles and their ability to teach.
• It is of benefit to anyone who intends to teach, train or instruct others and who want to gain prior knowledge and understanding of educational principles.
• It is also of interest to those who are in a role as a teacher, trainer, instructor or facilitator within an educational or commercial environment and want to achieve a qualification, which confirms their understanding of teaching and learning principles and practice.

Course Work

• Principles of Teaching and Learning Examination
• Preparation of Teaching Portfolio
• Three hours of Teaching Practice

Course Outline

• The programme involves teaching practice and includes the following modules:
• Principles of Learning
• The Teaching and Learning Context
• Learning Theories and Principles
• The Learning Process
• Teaching Strategies and Methods of Teaching
• Assessment
• Managing Teaching and Learning
• Developing Teaching Practice
• Evaluating and Developing Own Practice

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must:
• Be at least 20 years old on the day of final assessment.
• Hold 5 passes in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.