School Placement

School Placement

What is School Placement

During the four years of the B.Ed. programme, you will have a variety of placement experiences. You will have opportunities to experience placements in urban and rural schools, single sex and co-educational schools, multi-grade and single class situations, DEIS schools and Gaelscoileanna nó Scoileanna Gaeltachta. You will also engage in a Special Educational placement in the second year of your programme. This provides you with the opportunity to experience school life in a variety of contexts.

What are Observation Days?

Observation days give you the opportunity to visit your placement setting before undertaking your assessed school placement. You can observe the class teacher and make note of any additional needs or specific requirements of your placement class.

Placement Requirements

Before students can undertake any School Placement they must have:

1. Completed TUSLA Children First Safeguarding course
2. Valid Garda Vetting Disclosure
3. MIE Insurance Letter
4. MIE Shared Vetting agreement letter

How is Placement Assessed?

School Placement is typically based on two criteria: Planning and Preparation and Teaching and Learning.

• Planning and Preparation
  Planning notes and lesson plans
• Teaching and Learning
  Teaching while in the classroom, behaviour management

Students will receive an assessed school visit from their Placement Supervisor.

Supports Available During Placement

• Placement Supervisor
• Pre-placement workshops
• Extended library loans

Placements on the B.Ed Primary Teaching