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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Concepts and Contexts in Education and Training
Module Code	ES101
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brendan Walsh Semester 2: Brendan Walsh Autumn: Brendan Walsh
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

INACTIVE - This module aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the changing concepts and contexts of Irish and European education & training provision and the sociological and philosophical developments underlying these. It also faciliates students in clarifying the contexts of their own particular education or training provision and their values and attitudes regarding the concepts underlying these.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Describe the role of key stakeholders in the development of Irish education
2. 1. Explain how the structural and legislative framework within which the Irish education system operates
3. 1. Distinguish between the historical development and structural reality of the Irish primary, secondary, tertiary and further education sectors
4. 1. Analyse the factors influencing curriculum developments in the Irish education system
5. 1. Analyse current and future trends in education

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

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.
Changing face of Irish and European education and Training.

Theme 2.
Socio-eceonomic changes and their influence on education and training.

Theme 3.
Equality and cultural issues in education and training.

Theme 4.
Current structures of education and training in Ireland and Europe.

Theme 5.
Concepts and philosophies in education and training.

Theme 6.
Principles of community education.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Coolahan, J.: 0, Education in Ireland: History and Structure, all, IPA,
Akenson, D.: 0, The Irish Education Experiment, last chapter in particular,
O'Buachalla, S: 0, Educational Policy in Ireland in the Twentieth Century,
Walsh, B.: 0, The Pedagogy of Protest,
DES: 1995, Charting our Education Future: White Paper, DES,
Randles, E.: 1975, Post-Primary Education in Ireland,
Harford, J.: 2008, The Opening of University Education to Women in Ireland, First chapter in particular,
Raftery, D.: 2007, Female Education in Ireland 1700-1900, chapter one in particular,