Program Overview

Bachelor of Education - Gaeltacht Applicants Pathway

Course Details

• CAO Code: DC003
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Placement: Yes
• Delivery Modes: Full-Time
• Minimum Points: 410
• Duration: 4 Years
• Phone: +353 (0) 1
• Email: [insert email]

Overview

Mar mhúinteoir bunscoile, is féidir leat fíordhifríocht a dhéanamh - meon agus forbairt phearsanta leanaí a threorú agus a thacú. Cabhróidh an cúrsa seo leat a bheith i do ghairmí múinteoireachta oilte cruthaitheach.

Careers & Further Options

Careers

Tugann an cúrsa seo níos mó ná bealach díreach isteach chuig an mbunmhúinteoireacht, tá bealach chuig gairmeacha eile chomh maith.

• Career Areas:
  • Gníomhaireachtaí Forbartha
  • Ranna Rialtais
  • Eagraíochtaí Náisiúnta Deonacha
  • Bunscoileanna
  • Comhlachtaí Reachtúla
• Career Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Content Writer
  • Educational Administrator
  • Principal
  • Researcher
  • School Inspector
  • Teacher
  • Teacher Educator

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Cert:
  • Minimum of H5 in no fewer than three subjects and a minimum of O6/H7 in three other subjects, to include minimum of H3 in Irish; O4 or H7 in English; O4 or H7 in Mathematics.
  • Applicants must be resident in a Gaeltacht Language Planning area.
• GCE A Level:
  • Six subjects must be presented, at least three at GCE A Level with the remaining subjects at GCE AS or GCSE Level.
  • Applicants must present the following subject requirements: GCSE C in both English and English Literature or GCSE B in either English or English Literature; GCE A Level C in Irish; GCSE D Level in Additional Mathematics or Grade GCSE C in Mathematics; GCE A Level C in two further subjects; GCSE C in one other subject.
• FET Level 5: No Entry Path
• Mature Applicants:
  • Mature applicants must apply to CAO by 1st February.
  • In March, those meeting the eligibility criteria will receive an email from the CAO with a link to a supplementary form and instructions for completing and submitting this form.
  • Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and complete the supplementary form will be invited to attend a general interview and oral Irish test.

Course Structure

Overview

Caitheann mic léinn am i scoileanna i ngach bliain, le socrúcháin sínte i mBlianta 3 agus 4. Tosóidh tú trí bhreathnú ar an múinteoir ranga agus de réir a chéile beidh tú in ann teagasc ar feadh an lae ar fad. Tabharfaidh tú cuairt ar an nGaeltacht ar feadh ceithre seachtaine freisin.

Bliain 1 agus Bliain 2

I mBliain 1 agus i mBliain 2, clúdaíonn na scoláirí na bunghnéithe a theastaíonn don teagasc. De réir a chéile tuigfidh tú an dóigh a smaoiníonn agus a bhfoghlaimíonn leanaí ar bhealaí gníomhacha. Ullmhóidh do chúrsaí curaclaim tú le hábhair uile churaclam na bunscoile a mhúineadh trí úsáid a bhaint as cur chuige a fhorbraíonn tuiscint agus inspreagadh na bpáistí. Déanfaidh tú modúil freisin i Síceolaíocht, Fealsúnacht, Socheolaíocht an Oideachais agus Stair an Oideachais.

Bliain 3

I mBliain 3, déanfaidh tú athbhreithniú ar a bhfuil foghlamtha agat go dtí seo agus cuirfidh tú i bhfeidhm é i gcásanna éagsúla. Méadóidh do thuiscint ar chomhthéacsanna an tseomra ranga agus conas eispéiris shaibhre foghlama a phleanáil. Foghlaimeoidh tú conas oibriú le leanaí ar bhealaí daonlathacha agus conas a chuireann ar a gcumas dul i ngleic leis an domhan ar bhealach eiticiúil.

Bliain 4

Díríonn Bliain 4 ar do shaineolas a dhoimhniú. Cuirfear deiseanna ar fáil duit a bheith ag obair i bpobal scoile agus macnamh a dhéanamh ar smaointe móra san oideachas, mar shampla, cheartas agus ionchuimsiú sóisialta. Tabharfaidh tú faoi thionscadal taighde freisin.

Fees and Funding

Fees

• Full time:
  • Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum
  • EU Status Fee: €5,607 per annum
  • Non EU Fee: €15,400 per annum
  • Material Charge: €175 Year 1 only

How To Apply

• Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK): Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May.
• Mature Applicants: Apply through the CAO by 1st February. In March, those meeting the eligibility criteria will receive an email from the CAO with a link to a supplementary form and instructions for completing and submitting this form.

Life On Campus

• Life on Campus: At DCU, our students can expect a unique campus experience. We are known for our excellent teaching and learning facilities, our active clubs and societies, and our great social and sporting facilities.
• Campus Life: Studying in DCU isn’t just about course work. The university is rich in student life and activities.
• Accommodation: Information about accommodation each of our three campuses can be accessed here.
• Student Supports: We have a number of academic, professional and social supports for students.

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