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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Module Title |
Policy & Structures in Education & Training
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Module Code |
ES218
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School |
School of Education Studies
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Brendan Walsh | Office Number | CA122 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This module aims to facilitate students in considering the various historical developments in Irish Education and to allow students come to an understanding of the historical origins of the current structure of the Irish Education system. It allows examines the structural and legislative framework within which the Irish education system operates and the evolution of curricular provision within the Irish education system. Finally it supports analyse of current and future trends in Irish education
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Learning Outcomes
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| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to… |
- Identify the way in which the different sectors of Irish education evolved historically
- Describe the role of key stakeholders in the development of Irish education
- Distinguish between the historical development and structural reality of the Irish primary, secondary, tertiary and further education sectors
- Explain how the structural and legislative framework within which the Irish education system operates
- Analyse the factors influencing curriculum developments in the Irish education system
- Analyse current and future trends in education
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
75
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Theme 1
19th century developments in education
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Theme 2
Primary/ Secondary Education in 20th century
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Theme 3
Further Education 1980-2005
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Theme 4
Key stakeholders in Irish education -Role of the churches in education in Ireland -Management bodies -Trades Unions
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Theme 5
Legislative framework of Irish education
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Theme 6
Assessment in Irish education
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Theme 7
Current/ Future trends in Irish Education
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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| Recommended Book Resources |
- Pring, R, Philosophy of Education
- Drudy, S & Lynch, K, Schooling in Ireland
- DES 1995, White Paper: Charting our Education Future
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