Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
This degree is designed to prepare students to be primary school teachers.The foundation disciplines of Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology and History of Education form the theoretical basis for this degree.
You will take Education modules and a school-based placement across all four years of this professional teaching degree, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for two fortnight blocks in years two and three of the degree.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Teaching Methods Education Core Subjects The Teacher Gaeilge Dance Drama and Choir Mathematics Technology and Science Religion Physical Education
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.