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Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title	Policy & Structures in Education & Training
Module Code	ES218
School	78
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Brendan Walsh	Office Number	CA122
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify understandings pertaining to different conceptualisations of education
2. Be able to analyse critical accounts of the above
3. Be able to demonstrate comprehension of critical understandings outlined in the module, account for their evolution and provide critical analysis of same
4. Be able to critically account for the presence and influence of various bodies in the development of educational thinking in Ireland, identify their role and critically assess their influence.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	126	No Description
Total Workload: 150

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
19th century developments in education

Theme 2
Primary/ Secondary Education in 20th century

Theme 3
Further Education 1980-2005

Theme 4
Key stakeholders in Irish education -Role of the churches in education in Ireland -Management bodies -Trades Unions

Theme 5
Legislative framework of Irish education

Theme 6
Assessment in Irish education

Theme 7
Current/ Future trends in Irish Education

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Pring, R: 0, Philosophy of Education,
Drudy, S & Lynch, K: 0, Schooling in Ireland,
DES: 1995, White Paper: Charting our Education Future,

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)

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