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Module Specifications
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Description To introduce students to the development of education at primary and post-primary levels in Ireland. To highlight patterns of development, engagement and provision in relation to the various parties involved in provision since the inception of the primary system. To encourage students to engage with the various philosophical issues pertaining to schooling as a historically and contemporaneously contested territory. To raise student awareness of recent issues arsing in educational policy in relation to teaching, curriculum and the teaching body. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically reflect on different historical perspectives and appraise their impact on teaching and learning in contemporary Post Primary Education. 2. Synthesize the major historical concepts and theoretical perspectives and interpret their influence on education policy and practice in contemporary post primary education 3. Appraise the relevance of the History of Education in the development of the Irish post primary education system 4. Investigate how the History of Education informs the practice of post primary teachers in the Irish education system 5. Apply a critical understanding of the history of teaching and learning and recognise it's manifestation in modern day, post primary education. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The role of historical discourse in educational enquiryIrish Education 1800-1960Primary SchoolingIrish Education 1800-1960Secondary SchoolingIrish Eduction 1800-1960Technical/Vocational EducationIrish Eduction 1800-1960University EducationIrish Education Post 1960Overview of educational change in Ireland 1960-2013.Irish Education Post 1960Education in the Irish ConstitutionIrish Education Post 1960Role of GovernmentIrish Education Post 1960Role of OECD and EU in Irish EducationIrish Education Post 1960Early Childhood and Primary SchoolingIrish Education Post 1960Post-primary SchoolingIrish Education Post 1960Irish Cultural Heritage and Changing SocietyIrish Education Post 1960Teaching ProfessionIrish Education Post 1960Adult and Higher EducationIrish Education Post 1960Special Education NeedsIrish Education Post 1960Education Structures | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
PME | Professional Master of Education |
SMPE | Single Module Programme Education |
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