EDUC42130 Curriculum and Policy

Academic Year 2023/2024

The aim of this module is to develop an in-depth knowledge on the part of students the relationships between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. There will be a particular focus on the curricular reform processes at both junior and senior cylces in post primary education. The differences and the relationships between assessment for and of learning will be explored with reference to curricular design and learning contexts. The new Junior Cycle framework will be explored and evaluated with specific reference to the vision, values and principles of junior cycle education. Students will be faciliated in developing school based approaches in subjects, PLUs and short courses employing exemplars from the NCCA. These issues will also be considered in relation to Transition Year, the Leaving Certifcate Established, the Leaving Certificate Applied and the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme. The concept of evaluation will be examined with an emphasis on the differences between evaluation and assessment in curricular design. Quality assurance processes will be identified in the context of students' work within classroom contexts.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss the origin and design of curricular programmes in the Irish education system with particular reference to second level junior and senior cycle reform and the role of the agencies involved.
2. Critically reflect on the role of teachers in curriculum implementation particularly with reference to assessment practices in the area of assessment of and for learning, including school based assessment for certification.
3. Identify literacy and numeracy opportunties within subject, short course and PLUs.
4. Analyse the relationship between curriculum and learning for students in their classroom with particular reference to studens with additional learning needs.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

1

Autonomous Student Learning

0

Total

1

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning
Peer and group work
Lectures
Critical writing
Reflective learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

None

Learning Recommendations:

None


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Approx 2,500 words comprising of weekly reflections on lectures. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

100


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be provided with opportunities to self and peer assess activities during lectures and in addition to this feedback will be provided individually to students, post-assessment

Name Role
Ms Cathrina Gaffney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Larissa Lamb Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Deirdre McGillicuddy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 09:00 - 10:50