Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Education & Training

The B.Sc. in Education and Training will develop your skills in teaching and training by: 

• Developing your understanding of all aspects of education and training, both in the formal and informal sectors (adult education, community education and workplace education and training) as they have evolved in the social and historical context in Ireland
• Enhancing your understanding of the key theories underpinning education, community development and organisational learning
• Providing you with the practical and theoretical skills necessary to deliver quality education and training
• Enhancing your abilities to communicate effectively in a learning environment

The course focuses on the development of specialist knowledge and skills in:

• Social and personal development
• Practice based teaching and learning
• Curriculum design, implementation, assessment and evaluation
• Instructional design
• Interpersonal communications and education for multicultural and diverse societies
• Information and communications technology applications in education and training
• Learning styles, group development and special educational needs
• Policy and practice in education and training contexts