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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Curriculum Development
Module Code EDU1075 (ITS: ES102)
Faculty Policy & Professional Practice School DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

This module will equip students with a good working knowledge of curriculum development theory and instructional design practice in a variety of education and training contexts including further,adult and continuing education. The module will create an awareness among the students of the range of issues to be considered in the process of curriculum development and instructional design in these contexts and will provide the student with a practical and theoretical grounding in a wide range of education settings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and place in the context of current curriculum thought the main issues to be considered in developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of instruction.
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3. Outline the historical development of Curriculum thought and practice.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture24Lecture input
Independent Study60Self-directed reading and revision
Independent Study11Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Assignment Completion30Assignment preparation
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN10540Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorJohn LalorModule TeacherMajella Mcsharry, Orna Farrell
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Formal ExaminationEnd-of-Semester Final Examination100%End-of-Semester
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • A V Kelly: 2004, The Curriculum: Theory and Practice, 1412900271
  • Lawrence Stenhouse: 1975, An introduction to curriculum research and development, Heinemann, London, 0435808508
  • Ivor F. Goodson: 1994, Studying curriculum, Open University Press, Buckingham, [England], 0335190502
  • Gleeson Jim: 2009, Curriculum in Context, 3039115359


Articles:
None
Other Resources

  • Website: Aontas:, The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education, http://www.aontas.com/pubsandlinks/theadultlearner.html
  • Website: NCCA:, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, http://www.ncca.ie/en/
  • Website: FETAC:, Further Education and Training Awards Council, http://www.fetac.ie/fetac/
  • Website: ESAI:, Educational Studies Association of Ireland, http://www.esai.ie/
  • Website: Curriculum Development Unit:, CDU, http://curriculum.ie/wordpress/

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