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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module has two sections (a) the history of Irish Education and (b) the Philosophy of Education. Section A provides students with a knowledge and understanding of how the history of Irish education is reflected in current developments in education. Section B considers some of the major themes in the Philosophy of Education.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of how the history of Irish education is reflected in current developments in education.
2. Display a nuanced understanding concerning the relationship between Church and State in relation to education.
3. Show an understanding of the major themes in philosophy of education
4. Display a capacity to provide and defend sound arguments regarding aspects of educational practice
5. Consider and reflection upon the implications of the topics covered for the post primary school and teacher.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

History of Irish Education
In order for students to gain knowledge and understanding of how the history of Irish education is reflected in current developments in education a number of key themes will be explored in this module: - The genesis and historical evolution of the Irish system of primary and post primary education - Education and the Constitution - Issues of control and management in Irish education since the 1960s

Philosophy of Education
In this section we will consider some of the major themes in the Philosophy of Education. We will explore and analyse the work of a number of Philosophers (including Locke, Rousseau and Dewey).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
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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
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Indicative Reading List

Coolahan, J.: 1980, Irish Education: History and Structure, Institute of Public Administration, Dublin,
O’Buachalla, S.: 1988, Educational Policy in Twentieth Century Ireland, Wolfhound Press, Dublin,
Williams, K.: 2005, Faith and the Nation: Religion, Culture and Schooling in Ireland, Dominican Publications, Dublin,
Dewey, J.: 1916, Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education, Macmilllan,
Dewey, J.: 1915, The School and Society, University of Chicago Press,
Boyd, W.: 1963, The Educational Theory of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Russell & Russell,
Rousseau, JJ.: 1763, Emile 'On Education', Available online,
Locke, J.: 1728, Some Thoughts Concerning Education, Available online,

Other Resources

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