Pedagogy for Politics & Society
The Certificate in Pedagogy for Politics and Society facilitates learner engagement with the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching Politics and Society for Leaving Cert. The course is designed in line with the teaching and learning strategy outlined in the Politics and Society Curriculum Specifications.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
Two-day workshop on-campus
Entry Requirements
All applicants for Part-Time Enrolment must attend for interview as part of the application process. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis in accordance with Carlow College.
Further information
Oct/Nov 2023 TBC
Course fees are €300 and payable by the first night of registration.
Applications for each semester open in July and October each year. Applications will open in June for courses in September 2023.
The course content engages with pedagogical approaches to teaching Politics and Society and facilitates a Freirean approach to critically exploring the theories and processes that underpin differing conceptions of the Politics and Society syllabus. It equips learners with the tools to face challenging situations in the classroom and aims to develop learners’ skillset to develop a classroom of inquiry and move between facilitator and problem poser.
This course emphasises the importance of critical thinking in education and promotes the idea that critical education is a key tool in social transformation.
It also aims to provide learners with the skills to empower their own students to be agents of change. This supports learners to recognise their own power as teachers and reflective practitioners and equips them with the skills to develop a praxis-based approach to the Politics and Society classroom.
The course is delivered over a two-day working, comprising:
Workshop 1: Teaching and Learning Strategies for Politics and Society
Workshop 2: Theory in Practice – Designing and Creating the E-Portfolio
Delivery: Two-day workshop on-campus
The Certificate in Pedagogy for Politics and Society is validated by the South East Technological University.
Dr Eoghan Smith
Course Enquiries
T: 059 9153257
E: esmith@carlowcollege.ie
Admissions Office
Admissions Enquiries
T: 059 9153268
E: directentry@carlowcollege.ie