BEd Education – Primary Teaching
The Education – Primary Teaching degree from Maynooth University is designed for students who wish to become primary school teachers within the Republic of Ireland (both qualifications may offer the opportunity to work in many countries internationally).
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€13,500 per year
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
The programme
Child-centred and active approaches to teaching are central to the Froebel philosophy and permeate the ethos in the Department.
The foundation disciplines of Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology and History of Education form the theoretical basis for this degree.
Education modules and school-based practice within a variety of placement settings feature across all 4 years, as well as a placement in the Gaeltacht for 2 fortnight blocks at Easter in second and third year.
Graduates of the Education – Primary Teaching degree from Maynooth University are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and are qualified to teach in primary schools in Ireland.
Career Options
Graduates are eligible to register with the Teaching Council and are qualified to teach in primary schools in Ireland;
Further training: Educational Psychology, Educational Management, Special Educational Needs; Master of Education.
Other areas include volunteering in developing countries, authoring of educational texts, third level teacher education, civil service.
Courses Included
- Curriculum and Methodologies
- World Religions, Ecumenism, and Interfaith
- Dialogue
- Including Every Child
- Mathematical and Scientific Enquiry
- Placement Learning: education for the Middle Years
- Professional and Personal Skills for Teaching and Learning