The Graduate Diploma in Education (Technology) is an 18 month full time programme which qualifies graduates of suitable engineering, technology and construction related degree programmes as second level teachers.   The programme has two strands depending on the applicant's degree and qualifications:

• The Graduate Diploma in Education (Technology) - Construction Technology
• The Graduate Diploma in Education (Technology) - Engineering Technology

The programme qualifies graduates who wish to become teachers of Engineering/Technology and Design and Communication Graphics or Construction Studies and Design and Communication Graphics.

Objectives

• To provide graduates with a professional qualification in the teaching of technology, Design and Communication Graphics, Engineering/Technology or Construction Studies.
• To develop students' pedagogy and practical skills
• To encourage students to develop and utilise innovative evaluation and assessment strategies and to become effective facilitators of learning.

Course Structure

The programme is a full-time programme over three academic semesters.  In the Spring semester 1 students complete a number of subject specific modules aimed at developing the skills and knowledge in their specialist subject areas.  In the Autumn semester 2 students have a teaching practice placement in a school every Monday of the semester.  On campus modules include subject specific modules and modules addressing educational theory and practice.  The final semester, in the Springtime, begins with a 5 week teaching practice placement.  Following this placement, students return to campus to complete a number of education related modules.

Semester 1 (Spring)

3D CAD modelling
Subject Pedagogics 1
Technical Graphics 1

Option 1 - Engineering Technology Stream
Technology education and workshop practice 1 (materials and engineering)
Design and Automation

OR

Option 2 - Architectural Technology Stream
Technology education and workshop practice 1 (materials and construction)
Technology education and workshop practice 2 (materials and construction)

Semester 2 (Autumn)

Teaching Practice 1
Preparation for Teaching Practice 1
Preparation for Teaching Practice 2
Engineering Graphics

Options
Technology education and workshop practice 2 (materials and engineering)

OR

Wood Technology and Design 1
 
Semester (Spring)
Teaching Practice 2
Curriculum Studies
Education Policy Issues
School-Based Enquiry (Professional Practice)
Subject Pedagogics 2

Entrance Requirements

Applicants must hold a degree (level 8) in a relevant Engineering/Technology or Construction/Wood technology discipline.  For example, those wishing to apply for the Engineering Technology option of the programme must hold a suitable degree in the general area of Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering or a similar area that reflects the content of the Leaving Certificate Engineering/Technology subject. Those applying for the Construction Studies option must also hold a degree in the relevant area.  Areas of study include Construction Technology, Architecture, Wood Science and Technology, Furniture Design and Technology and Building Technology.

If you are unsure of the suitability of your qualifications contact the Course Director of the programme.  

All suitable applicants must attend a skills test and interview. The skills test involves a three-hour bench work test in Woodwork or Engineering and a three-hour Graphics examination. These tests are conducted in order to ensure that applicants have the necessary bench work skills and knowledge of design and communication graphics. The bench work tests in woodwork and metalwork are equivalent in standard to an ordinary Leaving Certificate practical examination. The Graphics examination is equivalent in standard to an ordinary level Leaving Certificate Technical Drawing (Paper 1) examination.  Those successful in the skills tests are then called for interview.

How to apply?

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Die Universität Limerick ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten Irlands und führt die Ranglisten der besten Abschlussergebnisse ihrer Studenten. Aus einer dieser Wertetabellen geht hervor, dass die Absolventen der UL gute Berufsaussichten haben, was nicht zuletzt auf das Bildungsprogramm der Universität zurück zu führen ist.

Verglichen mit anderen Universitäten Irlands ist bei der Universität Limerick ein stetiger Aufstieg in weltweiten Ranglisten zu beobachten.

Die Universitätsarena

Auf dem Universitätscampus steht Irlands größter Sportkomplex: eine eigene Arena.

Seit 2002 ist in der Arena ein Schwimmbecken eröffnet, welches in Größe und Bau den olympischen Standards entspricht und damit eine Besonderheit Irlands darstellt.

Die Indoor Sporthalle der Arena umfasst 3600 m². Neben Sprint-und Joggingstrecken ist in der großzügigen Sporthalle auch eine Weitsprunganlage vorhanden. Sportlich betätigen kannst du dich außerdem im Fitnessstudio, verschiedenen Trainingsräumen und im Aerobicstudio. Auch das Munster Rugby Team nutzt häufig die große Fläche der Sportarena.

Jährlich wird die Arena von mehr als 500 000 Kunden genutzt, so beispielsweise durch Sportteams oder Athleten.

Die Arena der Universität Limerick ist 2010 Gastgeber der Special Olympics Ireland Games.