Module: Concepts and Contexts in Education and Training

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Concepts and Contexts in Education and Training
Module Code	ES101
School	78
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brendan Walsh Semester 2: Brendan Walsh Autumn: Brendan Walsh
Module Teachers	Brendan Walsh
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

INACTIVE - This module aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the changing concepts and contexts of Irish and European education & training provision and the sociological and philosophical developments underlying these. It also faciliates students in clarifying the contexts of their own particular education or training provision and their values and attitudes regarding the concepts underlying these.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Describe the role of key stakeholders in the development of Irish education
2. 1. Explain how the structural and legislative framework within which the Irish education system operates
3. 1. Distinguish between the historical development and structural reality of the Irish primary, secondary, tertiary and further education sectors
4. 1. Analyse the factors influencing curriculum developments in the Irish education system
5. 1. Analyse current and future trends in education

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Theme 1
Changing face of Irish and European education and Training

Theme 2
Socio-eceonomic changes and their influence on education and training

Theme 3
Equality and cultural issues in education and training

Theme 4
Current structures of education and training in Ireland and Europe

Theme 5
Concepts and philosophies in education and training

Theme 6
Principles of community education

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Coolahan, J.: 0, Education in Ireland: History and Structure, all, IPA,
Akenson, D.: 0, The Irish Education Experiment, last chapter in particular,
O'Buachalla, S: 0, Educational Policy in Ireland in the Twentieth Century,
Walsh, B.: 0, The Pedagogy of Protest,
DES: 1995, Charting our Education Future: White Paper, DES,
Randles, E.: 1975, Post-Primary Education in Ireland,
Harford, J.: 2008, The Opening of University Education to Women in Ireland, First chapter in particular,
Raftery, D.: 2007, Female Education in Ireland 1700-1900, chapter one in particular,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ET	BSc in Education & Training
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
NAVET	Non Award Visitor (Education & Training)

Date of Last Revision

08-JUL-09

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