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Description Students will obtain a systematic understanding of knowledge based on the latest research in the field of Curriculum Studies and will be able to develop and evaluate curricular initiatives in schools based on this knowledge. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Appraise and evaluate in the context of curriculum theory and practice the main issues to be considered in planning, developing and assessing programmes of instruction. 2. Plan and propose new initiatives collaboratively in the curriculum field. 3. Explain the theoretical origins and practical implications of school evaluation systems. 4. Examine the structure, procedure and process of the Department of Education and Science Looking at Our Schools (LAOS) programme. 5. Construct, develop and validate a range of self evaluation instruments in a school setting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 CurriculumIntroduction to Curriculum TheoryCurriculumImpact of curriculum theory on recent Irish educational initiativesEvaluationIntroduction to evaluation theoryEvaluationExploration of recent international Exploration of recent international initiatives in school and subject evaluation from the perspective of evaluation theory (e.g. OFSTED. PACE)Evaluation in Irish SchoolsHistory of Evaluation in Irish SchoolsEvaluationComparison of International Evaluation SystemsEvaluationTheoretical Origins and Structure of Looking at Our Schools (LAOS)Self EvaluationExploration of theoretical underpinnings of self evaluation movementSelf EvaluationDesign and implementation of a range of self evaluation instruments in a school settingSelf EvaluationEngagement in online debate and Engagement in online debate and discussion about the potential role of self evaluation as a mechanism for professional development and school improvement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 2461, Virtual Learning Environment, DCU, 2010, Moodle, Internet, moodle.dcu.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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GDED | Graduate Diploma in Education |
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2003 - 2004
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2004 - 2005
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2005 - 2006
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2006 - 2007
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2007 - 2008
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2008 - 2009
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2009 - 2010
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2010 - 2011
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2011 - 2012
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2012 - 2013
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2013 - 2014
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2014 - 2015
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2015 - 2016
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2016 - 2017
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2017 - 2018
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2018 - 2019
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2019 - 2020
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2020 - 2021
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2021 - 2022
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2022 - 2023
- See the module specification for ES546 in 2023 - 2024
- See the module specification for the current year