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Vision To inspire and develop highly-competent, reflective teaching professionals with a strong sense of moral purpose and a vocational commitment to the holistic development of their pupils and the improvement of society
FrameworkThe Memorandum of Agreement with Queen’s University BelfastThe Northern Ireland Curriculum and Learning Leaders Strategy for Teacher Professional LearningThe GTCNI Charter, Code of Values and the Competence Framework for the Professional Development of Teachers Partnerships with Schools and Key Stakeholders The College Corporate Plan and Subsidiary Strategies
Subject options: English,History,Irish,Mathematics,Music,Physical Education,Religious Studies,Science
Year 4
Developing Expertise and Leadership Capacity
Education Studies1 module

MES3020Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice - Primary
Key Skills1 module

MCS3017Ensuring achievement in Literacy and Numeracy
Professional Development
and
School Experience1.5 modules

MSW3017School Experience and developing leadership for learning - Primary
Education - Professional Enquiry for Improvement1 module

MES3029Professional Enquiry for Improvement (The Capstone) – Primary
Curriculum Studies1.5 modules

MCS3018Developing the Primary Curriculum – Music MCS3019Developing the Primary Curriculum – PE MCS3021Developing the Primary Curriculum – History/ Geography MCS3022Current Issues in the Primary Curriculum for Irish-medium Education MCS3024Curriculum Studies: Art and Design Education MCS3025Developing the Primary Curriculum: Science MCS3026Developing the Primary Curriculum – Community Engagement and Service MCS3027Developing the Primary Curriculum - Drama
Year 3
Developing Specialism
Education Studies1 module

MES3015Sociological perspectives on teaching and learning: homes, schools and society - Primary
Key Skills1 module

MCS3015Promoting high quality Literacy and Numeracy teaching and learning
Professional Development
and
School Experience1 module

MSW3015School Experience and meeting the needs of learners 3-11
Subject Option3 modules

MSC3013Perspectives on Ethology MSC3033Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions
Year 2
Developing Professional Foundations
(2)
Education Studies1 module

MES2013Psychological perspectives on teaching and learning: understanding how children think and learn
Key Skills1 module

MCS2013Issues in Literacy and Numeracy
Professional Development
and
School Experience1 module

MSW2013Promoting learning in schools and classrooms - Primary
Subject Option2 modules

MSC2012Biological, Physical and Chemical Interactions in the Environment (Primary)
Curriculum Studies1 module

MCS2014Aspects of the Primary Curriculum
Year 1
Developing Professional Foundations
(1)
Education Studies1 module

MES1011Philosophical and historical perspectives on educational development and practice - Primary
Key Skills1 module

MCS1011Active approaches to teaching Literacy and Numeracy in the primary school
Professional Development
and
School Experience1 module

MSW1011School Experience and Understanding pupils, schools and teachers-Primary
Subject Option2 modules

MSC1012Foundation Studies in Physical and Biological Sciences (Primary)
Curriculum Studies1 module

MCS1012Curriculum Studies: the Northern Ireland Curriculum in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1
Irish medium route available across the four-year programme
Underpinning Ethos, Values, Attitudes and DispositionsCatholic Identity
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition,
Catholic Education and Catholic Social Teaching		Shared Education
Promoting respect, understanding and co‑operation with others
for a more pluralist and diverse society		International Dimension
Enriching the educational, social and cultural lives of students to promote a broader and more inclusive world view.