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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Concepts & Contexts in Education and Training
Module Code	ES134
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brendan Walsh Semester 2: Brendan Walsh Autumn: Brendan Walsh
Module Teacher	Brendan Walsh
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

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

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	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

None

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

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

BET

BSc in Education & Training

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

HMSA