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BA in Education, Irish and Business Studies
Why study the
BA in Education, Irish and Business Studies at MIC?
The BA in Education, Irish and Business Studies is a four-year, full-time undergraduate concurrent teacher education degree. Graduates are qualified to teach Irish and Business Studies to Leaving Certificate honours level.
Graduates of the programme will:
• Demonstrate subject knowledge,
knowledge of curriculum content and process, and professional knowledge;
• Engage in critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, reflection and self-evaluation;
• Engage in planning, teaching, learning, assessment, classroom management and organisation for the classroom and the school as a learning organisation;
• Articulate a commitment to and vision for the development of the uniqueness of the pupil in all his/her dimensions;
• Integrate and apply knowledge skills, attitudes and values in complex and unpredictable educational settings;
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skill and a readiness to be leaders and innovators of curriculum change; and
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong personal and professional development and actively participate in professional learning communities.
What you will study
Students are educated in the
most current methodologies
and technologies available to enhance the teaching of their subject areas at post-primary level. The degree programme includes four years of modules
in Irish and Business Studies. These are taken concurrently
with education modules which include theoretical, pedagogical and professional studies along with a number of School Placement experiences. Prior to registering with the Teaching Council,
Irish language teachers have
to spend a minimum of three months on residential placement in a designated Gaeltacht area. Four weeks of this residential placement will be in the form of a compulsory Cúrsa Gaeltachta organised by the College.
Rachel Reinhardt
BA in Education, Irish and Business Studies
So far I have really enjoyed my time at the College. The staff are really supportive and helpful and show a genuine interest in their students. The programme has a good mix of practical and theoretical elements. Education includes learning about the psychology and philosophy of education in order to prepare you for teaching practice. Teaching practice is one of
my favourite aspects of the programme as it allows us to put what we have learnt in lectures into practice. In Business Studies, there are lots of opportunities to work in groups, which makes a change from individual written assignments. Irish covers a range of topics from the history of Irish, to poetry and prose. Overall, I
have liked studying at MIC, St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles and I am sure that my final years will be just as enjoyable!
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