Professional Master of Education (PME) in Post Primary Education Tom Hughes Hibernia College

Agenda Background Structure Layout Assessment School Placement Support Entry Requirements Interview Process Cost Further Information

Background Hibernia College founded in 2000 Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) Professional Master of Education (PME) – September 2014 Two intakes per year – April and September Currently enrolling for April 2017 intake (L-R) Tara Niland, Head of School Experience, Dr. Louise Heeran Flynn, Post-Primary Director and Karen Buckley, Teaching, Learning, Assessment & Research Manager

Professional Master of Education (PME) 2 year programme 120 Credits, Level 9 Academic accreditation: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Professional accreditation: The Teaching Council

Professional Master of Education – Teaching Subjects Accounting Gaeilge Agricultural Science Geography Biology History Business Studies Maths Chemistry Modern Languages CSPE Music Economics Physics English

Course Structure Online On-demand sessions Webinars Tutorials Forums Library Self directed study Approx 45% of programme Face to Face/Onsite Conference days (whole group) Onsite days (subject specific) School Experience & Professional Practice (SEPP)

Tutor Moderated Online Discussion Forums Components of Modules On-demand sessions Released prior to any live sessions and must be viewed in advance of the live sessions Webinars & Tutorials Live sessions that follow and build on the material presented in the on-demand sessions Tutor Moderated Online Discussion Forums Conference Days Whole group sessions in one venue Onsite Days Subject specific groups sessions in one venue

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

Course Modules Module Credits Module 1. Foundations of Education 1 10 Module 2. Core Teaching Methodologies (CTM) 5 Module 3. Teaching Subject Mastery (TSM) A & B Module 4. Teaching Methodologies (TM) 1 & 2 Module 5. School Experience and Professional Practice 1 & 2 25 Module 6. Foundations of Education 2 15 Module 7. Advanced School Experience & Professional Practice Module 8. Capstone Module – Research Methods and Research Project 20 Total 120

Teaching Subject Mastery Overview of Course Core Teaching Methods (CTM) (Module 2) Teaching Subject Mastery (TSM) (Module 3) Teaching Methodologies (TM) (Module 4) SEPP 1 (Module 5) SEPP 2 Advanced SEPP (Module 7) Research (Module 8) Foundations (Module 1 & 6)

School Experience & Professional Practice (SEPP) (Placement) Three Phases of Professional Practice SEPP 1 - 7 weeks SEPP 2 - Advanced School Experience - 10 weeks

School Experience & Professional Practice (Placement) Please note: School Experience is a full time commitment i.e. in school all day.

Assessment on the PME Continuous Assessment : Each module is separately assessed Graduate Student Teachers (GSTs) must pass all School Experience and Professional Practice (SEPP) independently Major Project in capstone module One exam at end of PME

Assessment of Professional Practice (SEPP) Three Phases of Professional Practice Observation & Reflection Weeks SEPP 1: 7 weeks SEPP 2: 7 weeks SEPP 3: 10 weeks In each block students receive a minimum of two/three supervised/graded visits. Other visits also possible. Support visits for students requiring additional support.

Assessment on the PME Assessment Methods Learning/ Reflective Logs Reflective Commentaries Lesson Plans/ Microteaching Podcasts/ Audio Presentations Presentations Portfolios & Essays

To apply All applicants meeting the minimum requirements are called for interview.

Entry Requirements A level 8 primary/undergraduate degree This degree must be suitable for registration by the Teaching Council for the purpose of post primary education. Please note: It is the Teaching Council, not Hibernia College, that determines if a degree is suitable for registration with the Council.

Declaration Forms Once you complete the PME in Post Primary Education course with Hibernia College, you will register as a teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland. In order to do this, you need to meet their requirements in at least ONE of your two subjects. You must ascertain whether you meet these requirements BEFORE applying to Hibernia College. You must complete a Subject Declaration Form for each of your registrable subjects.

Candidate applies to Hibernia College, (submits all documentation including their Subject Declaration Form(s)) and is interviewed On completion of successful interview, candidate is offered a place on PME in Hibernia College Hibernia College forward’s candidate’s details to Teaching Council (permission supplied on Declaration Form(s)) Teaching Council determine whether a GST can register and they communicate this to all GSTs

Second Teaching Subject GSTs can register with the Teaching Council in one or more subjects based on the content of their degree. Any student who does not have a second subject recognised by the Teaching Council will be required to undertake a second curriculum methodology. In such cases, suitability to study the second subject methodology as part of the PME will be assessed by the Programme Director. In some cases, substantial work experience and/or alternative study in a second subject may enable the student to choose this subject as a second methodology.

Other Requirements Minimum grade C (ordinary level) or grade D (higher level) in Leaving Certificate English or A minimum grade C in GCSE English or minimum grade C in GCSE English Literature An equivalent qualification and standard in English An academic/professional reference

The Interview Interviews take place in Dublin, generally Monday-Thursday, some Saturday slots Approx. 35 minutes long Interview panel of 2 Interview assesses: Motivations and the Profession Suitability to Teach and Subject Knowledge (in both subjects) Knowledge of Hibernia College and the PMEPP programme Competencies Applicants should expect to be asked questions relating to both teaching subjects Language candidates can expect at least one question to be asked and answered in the target language Music candidates must perform a short piece

The Interview Reflective Task All candidates will complete a 15 minute reflective task based on both of their subjects before they enter the interview room. Candidates will read four subject specific questions in relation to each of their subjects. Candidates must consider the question and honestly consider how confident they feel that they can answer such a question. Candidates must use a red and green light to indicate that they are very confident (green) or not very confident (red). Based on these responses, interview panelists will ask two questions within the interview. These two questions will be asked during the ‘Suitability to Teach & Subject Knowledge’ section.

The Interview Preparation The subject specific interview questions will assess your knowledge of and aptitude to teach both of your chosen subjects as well as your awareness of broader curricular issues related to these. Further information on all curricula, can be attained at www.curriculumonline.ie and you are advised to review same. Candidates should be able to display knowledge of Hibernia College and the programme for which they have applied. Further information on Hibernia College and the programme in general is available at www.hiberniacollege.com. You are advised to review same.

The Interview www.education.ie www.examinations.ie www.juniorcycle.ie www.ncca.ie www.teachingcouncil.ie www.curriculumonline.ie www.hiberniacollege.com

A student teacher’s view… Today I attended a Junior Cycle for Teachers on the delivery of the new Junior Cycle English curriculum. I was actually quietly confident in this course. I found that the Hibernia training had prepared me really well for this day. The emphasis for Hibernia has also been the learning experience for the student and assessment for learning. Many of the methodologies suggested today had already been covered by Hibernia’s modules. I was also interested that the planning section promoted the use of Learning Outcomes and assessment techniques applied in a constructivist way across English and the broader curriculum. This is exactly the approach that Hibernia has insisted that we adhere to in the planning of our lessons and Schemes of Work. The JCT course referred to many of the theorists we have been introduced to in Hibernia. It is very reassuring to know that as GSTs we are covering the most contemporary thinking in teaching. For me this certainly means that I can enter the profession confident that my own learning has been well directed. Sept 14 PME student

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

Costs Early Application Fee : €60 Course Fees : €12,700 Acceptance of a place: €1,000 secures a place Prior to commencement: €8,000 Prior to year 2 start: €3,700 Fees are subject to change Tax relief on the course fees is available to students at the standard rate for the relevant tax year Find out more at www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it31.html

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

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