Postgraduate
Certificate in Assessment for Learning Teaching Strategies
MQF Level: 7
ECTS
Value: 30 ECTS
Start Date: September
Duration: 2 Years
(Part-time)
Programme Description
Assessment for Learning is the
underpinning pedagogy which encompasses strategies that if adopted enhance the
experience of teaching and learning. This course is intended to enable
participants to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competences to function
effectively in the classroom.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to be in possession of:
1a. A Bachelor of Education (MQF 6, 180 ECTS or equivalent);
OR
1b. A Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS)
in addition to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (MQF 6);
AND
2. Proof of employment (GP47 / Jobsplus Employment History) within a licensed State School - Primary, Middle, Secondary.
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First Year
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PGCAfL101
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Understanding
where learners stand in their learning
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5 ECTS
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PGCAfL102
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Clear
and Shared Learning Intentions
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5 ECTS
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PGCAfL103
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Clear
and Shared Success criteria
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5 ECTS
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Second Year
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PGCAfL104
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Maximising
Opportunities to think through Good and Effective Questioning
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5 ECTS
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PGCAfL105
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Quality
Feedback
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5 ECTS
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PGCAfL106
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Self
and Peer Assessment
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5 ECTS
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N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of
the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may
change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative
processes.
Applications
Applications for this
programme open mid-May with programmes commencing the following September.