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

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

3. 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

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

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

6. 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)

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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)

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

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

13. 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

14. 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.

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

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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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 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 You are advised to review same.

25. The Interview www.education.ie www.examinations.ie www.juniorcycle.ie

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. Further Information
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