Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
This degree combines a teacher training qualification with teaching practice throughout the duration of the programme. As part of the programme you will undertake a teaching placement in each year, completing 100 hours of teaching between years 1-3 and a furher 13 weeks a post-primary school in your fourth year.
Course Details
What will you study?
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History and Structure of Irish Education
Mathematics
Educational Sciences
Practical Teaching Programme
Algebra and Analysis
Skills of Applied Mathematics Philosophical Foundations of Education
Methodology Skills of Teaching
Practical Teaching Programme
Mechanics
Analysis
Probability
Linear Algebra
Geometry
Statistics Curriculum and Assessment
Practical Teaching Programme
Professional Studies: Integrated Project
Psychology, Sociology and Catering for Diversity
Research Literacies for Professional Development & Lifelong Learning
Applied Mathematics: Mathematical Modelling
Complex Analysis
One Mathematics Elective
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
