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CRITICAL EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PROGRAMME VALIDATION

Module code: AD032
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: ADULT EDUCATION
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Coordinator: Michael Kenny (ADULT EDUCATION)

	Overview
	The central focus of this module is to engage participants in professional, self-analytical, reflective and evaluative approaches to curriculum design in programme development. Students will consider the different preparations required for programme review at two levels - internal peer evaluation and external validation panels. The module will offer a variety of practice experiences in evaluative activities that will enable participants to reflect on the implications of programme design for providers, practitioners and learners. Through these processes, students will increase their knowledge of methods of evaluation and their confidence in defending programme design and assessment.

Overview

The central focus of this module is to engage participants in professional, self-analytical, reflective and evaluative approaches to curriculum design in programme development. Students will consider the different preparations required for programme review at two levels - internal peer evaluation and external validation panels. The module will offer a variety of practice experiences in evaluative activities that will enable participants to reflect on the implications of programme design for providers, practitioners and learners. Through these processes, students will increase their knowledge of methods of evaluation and their confidence in defending programme design and assessment.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an ability to critically reflect on practice, processes and structures of programme design and validation. Critically assess theoretical approaches informing evaluation processes. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate evaluation concepts and approaches.

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CRITICAL EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PROGRAMME VALIDATION