| Module Title |
Curriculum Development |
| Module Code |
EDU1075 (ITS: ES102) |
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Faculty |
DCU Institute of Education |
School |
Policy & Professional Practice |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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.
2. Demonstrate the capacity to plan collaboratively in the curriculum field.
3. Create a coherent course or programme, incorporating the principal elements of curriculum design such as the development of aims and objectives and assessment and evaluation approaches.
4. Examine curriculum possibilities and constraints in a range of practical settings.
5. Evaluate modular programmes according to the curriculum requirements of providers in a variety of education and training contexts.
6. Outline the historical development of Curriculum thought and practice.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Lecture input | | Independent Study | 60 | Self-directed reading and revision | | Independent Study | 11 | Self and tutor-directed reading of course material | | Assignment Completion | 30 | Assignment preparation |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10540 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | John Lalor | Module Teacher | Majella McSharry, Orna Farrell |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 100% | 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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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:
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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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