The aim of this module is to introduce students to the principles and practices of teaching physical education in the Senior Cycle Physical Education and Leaving Certificate Physical Education curricula. Building on Subject Pedagogy 1, the module provides students with continued opportunities to consider the meaning and purpose of post-primary physical education, examine teaching, learning and assessment in physical education, and develop a range of lesson design and delivery skills needed for 4th year school placement. The module will continue to reinforce previously introduced teaching and managerial strategies which are linked to student learning and the design of an inclusive physical education learning environment. Students will become familiar with various ways of looking at curricula which encourage critical monitoring and evaluation of the (Irish) post-primary physical education curriculum. Furthermore the module will examine the concepts of assessment of learning and assessment for learning and their potential to document student learning in a physical education environment.

The module will continue to examine selected aspects of pedagogy in teaching physical education and relevant Céim core elements including: • Effective managerial skills and behaviours including safety concerns, specific to physical education. • Instructional skills and behaviours for physical education. • Teaching strategies to foster an inclusive learning environment together with the use of different learning platforms appropriate for physical education. • Teaching strategies to foster literacy and numeracy within the physical education setting. • Assessment 'for' and 'of' learning in Senior Cycle Physical Education as well as Leaving Certificate Physical Education. • Continued planning for and assessment of literacy and numeracy in physical education. • The continued use of digital technologies and resources to plan and deliver physical education units of learning and lesson plans. The preparation of units of learning and lesson plans for subsequent school placement will be a consistent focus of the module. Building on the content covered in Pedagogy 1 regarding CBAs and SLARs, students will also consider how to best evidence student learning in physical education at senior cycle, for example through the use of pupil portfolios.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Define the meaning of curriculum as it relates to physical education in Ireland and discuss curriculum concepts and issues. 2. Understand the concepts of 'assessment for learning' and 'assessment of learning'.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Identify and discuss specific connections between value orientations and the teaching and implementation of physical education instruction and curriculum. 2. Recognise the value of assessment 'of' and 'for' student learning.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Deliver aspects of the Senior Cycle Physical Education and Leaving Certificate Physical Education curriculum to peers. 2. Design and implement self-, peer-, and teacher-oriented formative and summative assessment tools.

This module will be delivered through practical labs providing the flexibility for the module content to be delivered in the following ways: peer group teaching and learning, practice physical education activities, blended learning, modelling physical education teaching and learning methods, small and large group activities, discussion. Graduate Attributes: The following module learning outcomes will enable the following Graduate Attributes: Creative & Collaborative: Participate in a community of learners to plan units/lessons identifying and using resources which will help to create an environment that makes teaching physical education worthwhile, relevant, inclusive, and safe for students. Knowledgeable: continue to demonstrate effective planning techniques for the physical education environment by designing logical and appropriate units of learning depending on the level of learner. Recent developments in physical education, most notably the introduction of the Physical Education Framework for Senior Cycle (NCCA, 2018) and Leaving Certificate Physical Education (NCCA, 2018) has underpinned the content of this module. Furthermore, student will discuss and apply relevant research on a regular basis throughout the module. The module strives to ensure that students appreciate the importance and practice of research in the profession of teaching physical education.