Professional Master of Education (PME) in Primary Education Rory Gibbons M.Ed., B.Ed., PG Dip in Prim. Sci., Dip. In Rel. Pedagogical Tutor, Assessor and Research Supervisor – Hibernia College

Agenda Background Entry Requirements Application Process The Interview Structure School Placement Assessment Support Further Information

Background College founded in 2000 Higher Diploma in Arts in Primary Education (HDAPE) started in 2003 Offices in Dublin and Westport Specialising in Education Currently enrolling for April 2017 intake (L-R) Aoife O’Brien, Head of Research, Lorraine Duffy, Head of Teaching Learning and Assessment, Mary Kelly, Primary Programme Director, Aisling Faye, Head of School Experience, Sarah Haugh, Professional Practice Co-ordinator and Seán Mac Risteard, Cúntoír na Gaeilge.

Professional Master of Education (PME) 2 year programme 2 intakes per year (April and September) Level 9 Next start date: April 2017 Course structure Online elements – webinars, tutorials, forums, library, on demand sessions and self directed study Onsite elements – Conference days, Study week, School Experience & Professional Practice

Entry Requirements An honours Bachelors degree (National Framework of Qualifications Level 8) Minimum grade C3 (higher level) in Leaving Cert Irish Minimum grade D3 (ordinary or higher level) in Leaving Cert Mathematics Minimum grade C3 (ordinary level) or grade D3 (higher level) in Leaving Cert English

Alternatives to Leaving Cert Irish The following will also satisfy the minimum Irish language requirement: Diploma in Arts (Applied Irish) from University College Cork Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge from NUI Galway Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach from University College Dublin Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge from NUI Maynooth Diploma in Irish from the University of Ulster

Alternatives to Leaving Cert Irish Cont’d .. The following will also satisfy the minimum Irish language requirement: Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge (An Ghaeilge sa Saol Comhaimseartha) of Aonad na Gaeilge from the University of Limerick Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) Leibhéal B2 (Meánleibhéal 2) A pass in a first year primary degree examination in Irish (National Framework of Qualifications Level 8) Minimum grade C in the NUI matriculation exam (pre 1992)

Application Process Next start date: April 2017 Online application process Details of your undergraduate degree and Leaving Cert results Personal statement outlining why you are suitable Supporting documents are uploaded as part of the application process Application fee paid via PayPal

The Interview Interviews take place in Dublin, Monday – Friday All applicants meeting the minimum requirements are called for interview 10-minute interview as Gaeilge (applicant can choose whether to do Gaeilge part first or second) A 20-minute general interview in English More detailed information is available on the website

The Interview Candidates are assessed in the following areas: Communication skills/ demonstrate your ability to work on a team/ your ability to have empathy with people/ IT skills and knowledge Preparation/presentation skills (includes your personal statement and your academic or character reference) Organisational and planning skills Ability to be self-directed and resourceful Ability to be reflective and evaluative Gaeilge

Course Structure Online Elements: On demand online lectures and self study Online webinars/tutorials: Approximately 3 hours per week (evenings) Tutor moderated online discussion forums Online Library Approx 45% of the programme

Course Structure Onsite Elements: Orientation day (one day in Dublin) Onsite workshops (usually on Saturdays): Conference Days in a central location and Regional group on sites/5 day study week Two 2- week compulsory Gaeltacht residential blocks (currently Donegal, Galway, Kerry) School Placement blocks; these will include periods of observation outside of whole compact blocks. Main factor to consider is the final 10 week school placement block Final written Gaeilge examination (in Dublin) Approx. 55% of course is onsite

Please note: This is a flexible course but a course which requires significant time commitment (approx. 45% of course is delivered online).

School Experience and School Placement Three blocks of school placement in a minimum of 3 different schools Blocks 1 and 2 are within a module that includes Research Methods Block 3 is Advanced School placement and includes carrying out a Curriculum Investigation that will be written up as a dissertation/mini-thesis In each block students are graded on both their uploaded planning documents and face-to-face school visits Support visits (ungraded) for students deemed to struggle

Assessment Each module is separately assessed: Portfolio assessment Students must pass School placement independently (pass by compensation does not apply) Capstone Module Oral and written examination for Gaeilge

Student Support Online community – Forum support IT Support School Experience Team Academic Affairs Team Online Forums Librarian Student Counsellor Student Support Officer Tutors Programme Academic Team Online community – Forum support College point of contact Dedicated IT support – Live chat and Helpdesk Professional Placement support - School Partnership Team, Director of School Partnerships, mentor in school, Placement Tutor Academic Support – Programme Academic Team, Tutors, Librarian Additional supports

Now accepting applications for our April 2017 intake Start your application today at: applications.hiberniacollege.com Early Application Deadline: 2nd December 2016 Final Application Deadline: 17th February 2017 We will be accepting applications for our September 2017 intake in April 2017

Further Information http://hiberniacollege.com/courses/the-professional-master-of-education-pme-overview/ www.facebook.com/HiberniaCollege www.twitter.com/HiberniaCollege Phone: 01 661 0168 Email: info@hiberniacollege.net www.instagram.com/hiberniacollege