Newly updated 60ECT Programme! The Professional Diploma in Education Home Economics (PDEHE) programme provides an opportunity for registered teachers of other subjects who have an interest in and passion for Home Economics, to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills required to teach Home Economics at post primary level. The programme is a 60ECTs part-time programme with a strong practical and theoretical focus. At the end of this two-year programme, students will have acquired a deep understanding of Home Economics as a discipline and a field of practice and will have gained the pedagogical content knowledge required to be effective and confident post primary teachers of Home Economics. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to apply to the Teaching Council of Ireland for recognition as a post primary teacher of Home Economics. The Professional Diploma in Education Home Economics (PDEHE) programme provides an opportunity for registered teachers of other subjects who have an interest in and passion for Home Economics, to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills required to teach Home Economics at post primary level. The programme is a 60ECTs part-time programme with a strong practical and theoretical focus. At the end of this two-year programme, students will have acquired a deep understanding of Home Economics as a discipline and a field of practice and will have gained the pedagogical content knowledge required to be effective and confident post primary teachers of Home Economics. Programme OutlineDuring this programme, you will study a range of modules considering learning and teaching alongside theoretical perspectives and practical skills relating to the Home Economics discipline across the core aspects of Food Studies, Textiles, Fashion and Design, Family Resource Management and wider. The programme modules are designed to develop the integration of theoretical, practical and conceptual dimensions of teaching and learning in Home Economics. The practical aspects of teaching and learning Home Economics are integrated into the subject discipline modules and are studied in-depth in Home Economics Subject Specific Pedagogy in year 2. The 5 ECT Home Economics Education module at the end of year 2 provides students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice, in a supported learning environment. Funding OpportunityParticipants may be eligible for a fee refund under the Teacher Fee Refund Scheme, Department of Education which provides funding towards the cost of course and examination fees incurred by Primary and Post-Primary teachers on successful completion of in-career development courses approved by the Department and school authorities (subject to eligibility criteria). The Scheme is administered by the Marino Institute of Education. See: Circular 0001/2022 and update to Circular 0015/2021
| Course Location | Sligo Town, Sligo |
| Course Category | Culinary Arts, Leisure, Hospitality & Tourism |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 5980 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must be fully registered as a teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland at the time of application and hold a level 8 Honours Degree including a recognised post primary teaching qualification. This can be a Professional Master of Education (PME) teacher education qualification in a recognised subject or a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in a recognised subject (or equivalent). Applicants who have a shortfall in their registration status as a Home Economics teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland may also apply for the Professional Diploma in Education Home Economics programme. Following the closing date, applications will be reviewed, and candidates may be called for an interview (virtual) with programme places confirmed shortly thereafter. |
| Career Path | Registered post primary teachers of other subjects who have an interest in and passion for Home Economics, and wish to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills required to teach Home Economics at post primary level. Applicants who have a shortfall in their registration status as a Home Economics teacher with the Teaching Council of Ireland may also apply for the Professional Diploma in Education in Home Economics programme. |
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
Newly updated 60ECT Programme! The Professional Diploma in Education Home Economics (PDEHE) programme provides an opportunity for registered teachers of other subjects who have an interest in and passion for Home Economics, to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and practical skills required to teach Home Economics at post primary level.
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