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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Policy & Structures in Education & Training
Module Code	ES218
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brendan Walsh Semester 2: Brendan Walsh Autumn: Brendan Walsh
Module Teacher	John Lalor
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to facilitate students in considering the various historical developments in Irish Education and to allow students come to an understanding of the historical origins of the current structure of the Irish Education system. It allows examines the structural and legislative framework within which the Irish education system operates and the evolution of curricular provision within the Irish education system. Finally it supports analyse of current and future trends in Irish education

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify understandings pertaining to different conceptualisations of education
2. Be able to analyse critical accounts of the above
3. Be able to demonstrate comprehension of critical understandings outlined in the module, account for their evolution and provide critical analysis of same
4. Be able to critically account for the presence and influence of various bodies in the development of educational thinking in Ireland, identify their role and critically assess their influence.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	126	No Description
Total Workload: 150

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.
19th century developments in education.

Theme 2.
Primary/ Secondary Education in 20th century.

Theme 3.
Further Education 1980-2005.

Theme 4.
Key stakeholders in Irish education-Role of the churches in education in Ireland-Management bodies-Trades Unions.

Theme 5.
Legislative framework of Irish education.

Theme 6.
Assessment in Irish education.

Theme 7.
Current/ Future trends in Irish 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