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LEARNING, TEACHING, ASSESSMENT AND CURRICULUM

Module code: ED308
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 1
Department: EDUCATION
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Coordinator: Dr Majella Dempsey (EDUCATION)

	Overview
	Curriculum design, implementation and evaluation will be studied in this module. Students will engage with key readings in the area of STEM curriculum development. Students will investigate the relationship between curriculum theory and educational practice and the relationship between school programmes, society and the culture in which schools are located. The module will also include emphasis on the development of critical literacy and numeracy within each of the teaching subjects.

Overview

Curriculum design, implementation and evaluation will be studied in this module. Students will engage with key readings in the area of STEM curriculum development. Students will investigate the relationship between curriculum theory and educational practice and the relationship between school programmes, society and the culture in which schools are located. The module will also include emphasis on the development of critical literacy and numeracy within each of the teaching subjects.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: understand the dynamic processes by which curriculum is designed and implemented apply knowledge of the individual potential of pupils, dispositions towards learning, varying backgrounds, identities and experiences to planning for teaching, learning and assessment implement a range of methodologies to achieve planned outcomes evaluate learner progress towards those outcomes conduct and apply relevant research, as appropriate, to his/her teaching context: identifying, critically analysing and critically integrating new pedagogical insights into his/her practice critically interrogate the process of curriculum development, design, implementation and evaluation critically evaluate curriculum provision in the Irish context.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

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