Education - Primary Teaching - Gaeltacht Applicants
Ullmhóidh an Baitsiléir san Oideachas tú do ghairm bheatha thaitneamhach mar Mhúinteoir Bunscoile, ról a bhfuil tionchar dearfach agus tionchar buan aige ar shaol leanaí óga. Mar mhúinteoir bunscoile, is féidir leat fíordhifríocht a dhéanamh - meon agus forbairt phearsanta leanaí a threorú agus a thacú. Cabhróidh an cúrsa seo leat a bheith i do ghairmí múinteoireachta oilte cruthaitheach.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Dublin City University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years, full-time.
Specific Subjects or course requirements
A minimum of H5 in at least 3 subjects and a minimum of O6/ H7 in 3 other subjects.
Your subjects must include H3 in Gaeilge; O4 or H7 in English; and O4 or H7 in Mathematics.
DC003 Iarratasóirí Gaeltachta amháin in Institiúidí Ardoideachais
Is féidir suas go 10% de na háiteanna ar na cúrsaí múinteoireachta sa bhunoideachas, a choinneáil d’iarratasóirí Gaeltachta, i.e. ní mór d’iarratasóirí cónaí a bheith orthu sa Ghaeltacht mar a aithnítear go hoifigiúil í agus an Ghaeilge a bheith in úsáid mar ghnáth-theanga teaghlaigh acu. Le hiarratas a dhéamh, caithfidh tú a bheith in do chónaí in áit atá ainmnithe go hoifigiúil mar Ghaeltacht agus a bheith in ann a dheimhniú gurb í an Ghaeilge do ghnáth-theanga bhaile. Féadann tú iarratas a chur isteach ar DC002 agus DC003 araon, más mian leat.
Applicants wishing to commence the Primary BEd (English medium) through the Gaeltacht Entry Route DC003 must meet the following updated criteria in order to be eligible to apply for entry to the course, which is done through the CAO process.
a) Be resident in a Gaeltacht Language Planning area, and
b) Must obtain at least a H3 in Leaving Certificate Irish
Apart from the requirement to meet both of the 2 criteria listed above, applicants must also meet all the other requirements for entry to the Primary BEd as normal and any particular matriculation requirements for HEI they are applying to.
Garda Vetting
Garda vetting has been introduced for students who have unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults as part of their studies at DCU. You must successfully pass the Garda vetting process in order to complete the process of registration.
Leaving Certificate General Entry Requirements
Applicants wishing to undertake a Level 8 degree at DCU must be at least 16 years of age on 15 January of the year of entry.
Leaving Certificate Subject Combinations
Certain subjects will not be scored separately if they occur in combination with subjects that are similar in content. In each case, the highest individual grade will be scored. The following 6 groups of subjects are affected by this:
1 Music and Musicianship, Music A, Music B.
2 Economics, Agricultural Economics.
3 Physics with Chemistry - if combined with Physics and Chemistry; only 2 best scored - if combined with Physics or Chemistry; only best scored.
4 History, Economics and Economic History - if all 3 subjects are taken; only the best 2 will be scored.
5 Latin, Classical Studies.
6 Greek, Classical Studies.
Candidates who meet the points requirements but not the specific course requirements, for example H4 in English for the BA in Journalism, are permitted to repeat that subject only to meet the course requirements.
Bonus Points for Honours Mathematics
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for higher level Mathematics, at grades H6 and above in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Leaving Certificate Mathematics Requirements
DCU does not award points for the subject of Mathematics at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Alternative or Foundation Level. However, these courses will be accepted for admission purposes for the following courses:
DC001 - Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
DC009 - Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours
DC014 - BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance
DC131 - BA in Communication Studies
DC132 - BA in Journalism
DC133 - BSc in Multimedia
DC155 - BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies
DC231 - BA in International Relations
DC232 - Bachelor of Civil Law and Society
DC235 - BSc in Education and Training
DC238 - BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation
DC291 – Bachelor of Arts – Joint Honours (Media)
DC292 – Bachelor of Arts – Joint Honours (Law)
DC293 - Bachelor of Arts – Joint Honours (International Languages)
DC294 - BA in Climate and Environmental Sustainability
DC295 - Bachelor of Arts – Joint Honours (Politics)
Leaving Certificate Vocational Progamme LCVP
Distinction 66
Merit 46
Pass 28
Please note that LCVP link modules cannot be used as a subject for general or specific course entry requirements, but can be used for the calculation of points.
Careers / Further progression
Future Careers
Teacher
Principal
Teacher Educator
Educational Administrator
Consultant
Content Writer
Researcher
School Inspector
In These Areas
Primary Schools
Government Departments
National Voluntary Organisations
Statutory Bodies
Development Agencies
Further information
Mature Applicants - Bachelor of Education
− Applicants applying for the Bachelor of Education DC002, DC003, DC004 and DC005 must apply through the CAO by 1 February
− Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will receive a supplementary form in March with instructions for completing and submitting the form to CAO
− Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and complete the supplementary form will be invited to attend for a general interview and oral Irish test
− Applicants cannot avail of the CAO Change of Mind facility
For more information, please contact the Mature Student Officer, orla.stafford@dcu.ie or dcu.ie/mature-students
For general and admission enquiries, please visit dcu.ie/registry/ug-admissions
400 (DC002 and DC003)
Entry 2024
Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm
Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.
LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.
Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.
If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.
Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.
Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.
Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.
Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices
Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course
Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants
Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR
Why DCU?
- You will be taught by internationally recognised experts in primary teacher education.
- You will gain experience in a broad range of classes in different types of schools including multi-grade classes in small schools.
- You will select from a range of specialisms designed to prepare you to be a leader and innovator in education.
- Most teaching happens in small groups where you’ll get to know your fellow students well.
- You will conduct an action research project in the final year of your course.
About You
Are you deeply interested in children, how they learn and how they experience and interpret the world? Do you enjoy working with, and learning from, other people? Are you a good communicator? Are you committed to your own personal and professional development and are you willing to challenge your assumptions about teaching, learning, schools and society?
Understanding: Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching
Teaching is a highly skilled and challenging activity. It requires expert knowledge, but also the ability to apply that knowledge flexibly and to adapt it quickly to new situations. Teachers must be able to handle unexpected events in the classroom and to use these imaginatively to promote learning. We will give you the opportunities you need to develop your subject knowledge, your understanding of how children learn and how schools work, and your classroom management skills.
DC002/DC003 students who choose the optional Catholic denominational strand take three modules in Catholic Religious Education. Students must also successfully complete three additional modules leading to a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies in order to qualify to teach in a school under Catholic patronage.
Course Structure
Our BEd is designed to help you become a skilled and creative teacher. All students study Education, complete 30 weeks' school placement and undertake two residential Gaeltacht Placements. You will also take specialism subjects relevant to teaching. You will be part of a small study group (a tutorial group) and this will give you a chance to share your experiences of school placement and your thoughts on course content.
You will spend time in schools each year, with extended placements in each of Years 3 and 4. You will start by observing the class teacher and will build up gradually to teaching all day. Throughout your placements, you will be supported by both faculty and school staff at your placement school.
In Years 1 and 2, you will cover the basics needed for teaching. You will come to understand how children think and learn in active ways. Your curriculum courses will prepare you to teach all the subjects of the primary curriculum using approaches that develop children’s understanding and motivation. You will also take modules in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology of Education and History of Education.
In Year 3, you will review what you have learned to date and will apply it in different situations. You will deepen your understanding of classroom contexts and of how to plan for rich learning experiences. You will learn how to work with children in ways that are democratic and enable them to engage in an ethical way with the world.
Year 4 focuses on deepening your expertise. It will provide you with opportunities to think about big ideas in education such as social justice, inclusion and working in a school community. You will also undertake a research project.
Specialism Track Modules
The BEd also provides opportunities for students to specialise in key areas of learning.
DC002 and DC003: In Year 1, you will select a maximum of 3 options from Gaeilge, Mathematics, Music, Inclusive and Speical Education, SPHE and Wellbeing, Science Education and Religious Studies. You can continue with 1 of these as a major specialism in Years 2 to 4, or may decide to opt for Digital Learning, Drama in Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Human Rights and Citizenship Education, Literacy Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Science Education, Special and Inclusive Education, Maths Education, History Education, Geography Education or Visual Arts Education. (The number of places on some specialisms is restricted and options are subject to change).
What Will I Study?
[Module titles are subject to change]
Year 1
Foundations in Education and Early Childhood Education | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Visual Arts and Music Education | Drama and Physical Education | STEM Education and Social Studies | Assessment, Digital Learning and Inclusive and Special Education | Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner | Gaeilge Professional Placement | Optional Track Modules - Foundations in Humanities | DC004 Irish Language and Literature | DC004 Church of Ireland Denominational Module | Centre for Catholic Education Denominational Module
Year 2
SPHE, Ethics and Social Studies | Foundations in Education | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Visual Arts and Music Education | Drama and Physical Education | STEM and Early Childhood Education | Teacher as Reflective Practitioner Professional Placement | Optional Track Modules - Major Specialism | DC004 Church of Ireland Centre Denominational Module | Centre for Catholic Education Denominational Module
Year 3
Philosophy, Ethics and Citizenship | Integrating Learning Across the Curriculum | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Local Studies and Mathematics | School Placement | Professional Placement Studies | Optional Track Modules - Major Specialism | DC004 Church of Ireland Centre Denominational Module | Centre for Catholic Education Denominational Module
Year 4
Foundations in Education and Ethics | Literacy and Language Litearthacht agus Teanga | Math Ed, Assessment, Digital Learning | Inclusive/Special Education and Social Inclusion | Research Project | Schools as Communities |Professional Placement | Major Specialism
Module content on DC005 may differ slightly from the above.
Additional Information
This course will enable you to register on graduation as a primary teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland.
Contact Details
Tel: +353 (0) 1 700 9161
E: ioe@dcu.ie
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