FC2S013 - Curriculum Matters 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FC2S013
Module Title: Curriculum Matters
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health and Social Care
Faculty Sub Group: Health and Social Care
Module Leader: Carrie Needs
Module Team: Andrea Charles, Tracey Dobbs, Deborah Lewis, Jessica Aitken, Rebecca James, Rosalind Roberts, Helen Middleton, Rebecca James
First Intended Intake: DEC 2012 Final Year of Intake: 2012
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100456 - childhood studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to:

• Recognise the learning needs of children and young people age 0-18 years.
• Examine curricula nationally and internationally, and critically evaluate their effectiveness on learning for children and young people.
Reflect on the effectiveness of a range of theories, philosophies and approaches on curricula.

Content Summary

This module will assess a range of curricula, including both those used internationally and in the home nation, and their impact on children and young people’s learning. A range of principles, philosophies and different approaches will be analysed considering the type of learning environments they create. Assessment of and assessment for learning will be evaluated in relation to the curricula.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Seminar 16
Tutorial 4
Independent Study 90
Directed Study 42
Formative Assessment - Independent 20
Problem / challenge based learning 8
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically explore a range of approaches to curricula including UK and International and their methods of assessment.
LO2 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of children’s holistic needs and how this is supported by curricula.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Poster 1 A1 Poster and presentation of the chosen area of a curriculum. To include holistic assessment methods 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 A critical analysis of the chosen curriculum, to include theoretical perspectives which influence the curriculum area presented in the poster. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Poster 1 ✔ ✔
Essay 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Benson, P. and Chik, A. (eds) (2014) Popular culture, pedagogy and teacher education: international perspectives. New York: Routledge.

Bush, T., Bell, L. and Middlewood, D. (2019) Principles of educational leadership and management. Third edition. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications Inc.

Bush, T. and Middlewood, D. (2013) Leading and managing people in education. Third edition. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Bates, B. (2019) Learning Theories Simplified, Second Edition, London: Sage Publications

Benson, P. and Chik, A. (2014) Popular Culture, Pedagogy and Teacher Education: International Perspectives. London and New York: Routledge

Brock, A. (2014) Perspectives on Play: Learning for Life. Abingdon: Routledge

Bush, T and Middlewood, D (2013) Leading and Managing People in Education. London: Sage.

Carmichael, J. (2011) Leadership and Management Development. Oxford: OUP

Gardner, J. (2012) Assessment and Learning. London: Sage

Issacs, B. (2012) Understanding the Montessori Approach: Early Years Education in Practice. Abingdon: Routledge

Knight, S. (2011) Forest school for all. London: Sage

Macbain S, (2014) How Children Learn. London: Sage

Middlewood, D. (2010). The Principles of Educational Leadership and Management. London: Sage

Moylett, H. (2014) Characteristics of Effective Early Learning. Maidenhead: Open University Press

Northouse, P. (2015) Introduction to Leadership Concepts and Practice. London: Sage.

Nutbrown, C. (2014) Early Childhood Education: History, Philosophy and Experience. London: Sage

Ward, U. (2013) Working with Parents in the Early Years. 2nd ed. London: Sage

WAG. (2008) Key Stage 2-3 national curriculum for Wales. [all subject areas]. Cardiff. Crown copyright.

WAG. (2008) Skills Framework for 3-19year olds in Wales. Cardiff. Crown copyright.

WAG. (2008) Making the most of Learning. Cardiff: Crown copyright.

WAG. (2010) A curriculum for all learners. Cardiff: Crown copyright.

Wood E (2013) Play, Learning and the early childhood curriculum. London: Sage

Press. Cottrell, S. (2017) Critical thinking skills: effective analysis, argument and reflection. 3rd ed. London: PALGRAVE.