This module will support the development of knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment with a central focus on knowledge of the learners in technology education. Building on the studies from year one, this module consolidates and supports the attitudes, skills and knowledge appropriate to developing the identity of a technology teacher in terms of both philosophy and function. An understanding of the Junior Cycle curriculum and in particular the role of the Applied Technology, Engineering and Graphics subjects is essential. In this module students will explore a variety of assessment strategies relevant to technology education and develop an understanding of Classroom based assessments and the resulting SLAR meetings in the Junior Cycle curriculum. This module will explore the applied nature of technological education and will emphasise the cross curricular opportunities with design driven problem-based learning to develop technologically capable students. This module will develop the students' understanding of social and constructivist learning theories through the design, implementation and review of pedagogical practices within the technology subjects. Together with the development of essential planning for teaching and learning, students will develop communication and presentation skills, to include verbal, graphical, and oral descriptors, visual, digital and physical aids, demonstration techniques and questioning strategies. The module will create awareness of the diversity of learners needs and support pre-service teachers to implement strategies that enable learners' participation in classroom activities.

Analysis of the Junior Cycle Applied Technology, Engineering and Graphics specifications. Planning: formulating learning intentions and success criteria, lesson planning, planning a unit of learning, planning for progression, planning for inclusion. Design-based learning: signature pedagogies, design of iterative project-based learning tasks, planning for design based learning, formative assessment as a vehicle to make design learning visible. Delivery: presentation and demonstration techniques, verbal and non-verbal communication, scaffolding, visual physical and digital aids, positive teacher-learner relationships. Classroom management: health and safety, workshop logistics, auditing equipment, hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, workshop matrix.

On successful completion of this module, students will... Explore relationships between theory and practice in project and design based education, qualifying classifications of knowledge - declarative, procedural and conditional Design learning opportunities to develop numeracy and literacy within technology education activities Plan tasks and activities that are progressive, motivational and challenging Identify and integrate analogy, metaphor, simile and examples as appropriate to support pupil comprehension Devise a set of teaching activities for the strategic approach to the development of psychomotor skills from imitation through to naturalisation Develop methods and skills of evaluation and differentiation to support formative assessment Identify critical issues in relation to inclusion and diverse educational needs Plan and select appropriate techniques to manage health and safety in the classroom

On successful completion of this module, students will... Demonstrate an awareness of classroom management strategies and how they contribute to a positive classroom climate and effective teacher-pupil relationships. Demonstrate an awareness of the value of collaborative practice and show how this can be utilised to enhance learning and teaching in the classroom. Recognise the importance of creating and maintaining an effective safety culture within the technology classroom environment. Display strong interpersonal and communication skills in demonstrating Engineering, Applied Technology and Graphics core competencies. Articulate the importance of student-centred pedagogy when delivering curricular goals through design-based learning.

On successful completion of this module, students will... Communicate effectively using verbal and non-verbal strategies in a simulated classroom setting Demonstrate a capacity to effectively communicate using digital, physical and visual media Create appropriate learning aids to support effective learning and teaching experiences

Group activities and reciprocal teaching methodologies will be used to engage students in peer discussions, constructive critique, development and refining of appropriate pedagogical practices and strategies in technology classrooms. Awareness and management of associated risk and safety concerns will be interrogated through simulated practical classroom activities. Lectures will provide students with the prerequisite knowledge on applied pedagogy, planning and evaluation principles with specific emphasis on design based education.