都柏林城市大学

There’s a strong demand for educators across Ireland, from individual communities through to large organisations, and the Education and Training degree will give you a firm foothold in an area with excellent employment opportunities. Our practice-based approach to learning, teaching and assessment includes psychological foundations and a wide range of methodologies.

You will acquire practical knowledge on key areas such as curriculum design, implementation, assessment and education policy, while also developing skills in information technology for education and interpersonal communications for multicultural/diverse societies.

The degree contains two strands of study:

3 year option - level 8 honours degree

4 year option - level 8 honours degree which allows registration with the teaching council of Ireland as a teacher in Further Education

Completion of the degree in three years earns you a level 8 hons BSc in Education and Training. Completion of the optional placement year extends the degree to four years and awards the level 8 hons BSc in Education and Training (Further, Adult and Continuing Education), and enables you to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland as a Further Education Teacher.

About the course

The B.Sc. in Education and Training will develop your skills in teaching and training by:

• Developing your understanding of all aspects of education and training, both in the formal and informal sectors (adult education, community education and workplace education and training) as they have evolved in the social and historical context in Ireland
• Enhancing your understanding of the key theories underpinning education, community development and organisational learning
• Providing you with the practical and theoretical skills necessary to deliver quality education and training
• Enhancing your abilities to communicate effectively in a learning environment

The course focuses on the development of specialist knowledge and skills in:

• Social and personal development
• Practice based teaching and learning
• Curriculum design, implementation, assessment and evaluation
• Instructional design
• Interpersonal communications and education for multicultural and diverse societies
• Information and communications technology applications in education and training
• Learning styles, group development and special educational needs
• Policy and practice in education and training contexts

Careers

• Education
• Further Education
• Training

In these areas

• Adult Education
• Community Education
• Private Sector
• Public Sector