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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Curriculum Development
Module Code	ES127
School	School of Education Studies
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: John Lalor Semester 2: John Lalor Autumn: John Lalor
Module Teacher	John Lalor
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will equip students with a good working knowledge of curriculum development theory and instructional design practice and will create an awareness among the students of the range of issues to be considered in the process of curriculum development and instructional design.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and place in the context of current curriculum thought the main issues to be considered in developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of instruction.
2. Demonstrate the capacity to plan collaboratively in the curriculum field.
3. Create a coherent course or programme, incorporating the principal elements of curriculum design such as the development of aims and objectives and assessment and evaluation approaches.
4. Examine curriculum possibilities and constraints in a range of practical settings.
5. Evaluate modular programmes according to the curriculum requirements of providers in a variety of education and training contexts.
6. Outline the historical development of Curriculum thought and practice.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	60	Self-directed reading and revision
Assignment	30	Assignment preparation
Library	11	Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
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

Indicative Content.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTCURRICULUM THEORYTraditions of curriculum thought; current issues in curriculum theory; perspectives (historical, sociological, political, psychological) on curriculum; a personal philosophy of curriculum.ISSUES IN CURRICULUM DESIGNCurriculum aims and objectives; priorities and resources in curriculum design; curriculum organisation and structure; curriculum design and needs analysis; integration and the structures of disciplines.BALANCING A CURRICULUMCoherent curriculum structures; writing aims and objectives; the modular curriculum; the negotiated curriculum; the accreditation of prior learning and experience; modes of assessment; accreditation and certification.EVALUATING THE CURRICULUMAn introduction to the concept and methodology of curriculum evaluation ..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

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

Other Resources

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