Module: Curriculum, Pedagogy & Current Issues

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Curriculum, Pedagogy & Current Issues
Module Code	ISE1026 (ITS: SI802)
Faculty	Inclusive & Special Education	School	DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	15

Description

This module aims to give students opportunities to examine curricular and pedagogical issues for students with special educational needs and learning difficulties. Students will also examine inclusive practices at school and/or class levels. Students will have the opportunity to explore several current topics in the education of children and young people with disabilities, special educational needs or learning difficulties.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and analyse current practices in curriculum and pedagogy for pupils across a wide range of areas and levels of SEN.
2. Make links between the research literature and current practices.
3. Relate current practices in curriculum and pedagogy for students with SEN in Ireland to international practices and trends.
4. Discuss, with reference to the research literature, a range of current issues in the field of inclusive and special Education.
5. Describe the conceptual issues and research base underlying current issues in inclusive and special education in Ireland.
6. Describe a range of types of provision for children with disabilities and special educational needs in Ireland.
7. Make links between current issues in inclusive and special education in Ireland and relevant trends and topics internationally.
8. Analyse, synthesise and evaluate research literature on selected topics in inclusive and special education.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	10842	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Aoife Brennan	Module Teacher	Anna Logan

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Essay	n/a	100%	n/a

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

Indicative Reading List

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