ED4S073 - Leading and Managing the Development, Marketing and Delivery of the Curriculum in Further Education 01 Sep 2014 - 31 Aug 2020 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: ED4S073
Module Title: Leading and Managing the Development, Marketing and Delivery of the Curriculum in Further Education
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Education, Early Years and Social Work
Faculty Sub Group: Masters & CPD
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First Intended Intake: SEP 2014 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
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Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2014
Valid To 31 Aug 2020

Module Aims

The module will:
1 Enable students to develop critical and reflective knowledge and understanding of evidence from theory, research, policy and practitioner bases relevant to their practice as leaders and managers with a level of responsibility for the promotion of an effective and efficient curriculum in FE Institutions

2 Enable students to apply this learning to secure enhanced personal
effectiveness in the practice of their professional roles and enhanced institutional performance and practice.

Content Summary

The module will address a range of issues relevant to the aims stated above, including those of identifying and promoting effective and efficient developing, marketing and delivery of the curriculum. The relationships between clients needs locally and nationally (and internationally where appropriate), government imperatives and resource implications will be examined compared and
analysed. The curriculum will be viewed as the overall product of the institution with a multiplicity of segments within this. Issues relating to matching the curriculum product to customer needs will be raised and developed. Theories, policies and practice in relation to quality and performance enhancement in these processes will receive a particular focus.

Students holding management or leadership roles directly related to curriculum delivery may wish to focus on methods of delivery and development. Those whose roles are not directly related to curriculum delivery may wish to focus e.g. on the financial implications of curriculum change and delivery structures and methods.

Similar opportunities would arise in service/support areas such as H.R./ M.I.S, Estates, Marketing and Student Services. Central emphasis will be given to the curriculum as the core of all FE activities.

It is intended that all students will gain fuller understanding of the ways in which a wide range of disparate roles and responsibilities impinge on and are affected by the curriculum and especially by curriculum development and change.

It is expected that heightened understanding of effective liaison and integration, will enhance the attainment of what can be complex goals. In addition and importantly the module will seek to develop understanding of the key factors and processes influencing the receivers of curriculum delivery (the learners) with the aim of equipping learners to manage their own learning and to promote more effective professional training and development within teams.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate critical and reflective knowledge and understanding of leadership and management models and evidence from research, theory and other bases relevant to their leadership and management roles of processes which promote an effective and efficient curriculum in FE institutions.
LO2 Demonstrate the ability to apply this understanding by contributing to the promotion of curriculum development, marketing and delivery and to enhanced professional development of self and colleagues as professional learners.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 0 1500 30 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Essay (CW) 1 0 3500 70 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (CW) 1
Essay (CW) 1

Reading List

Bersin, J. (2004) The Blended Learning Handbook: Best Practices, Proven Methodologies and Lessons Learned, Pfeiffer Wiley.

Daines, J Daines, C and Graham, B (2006) Adult Learning: Adult Teaching. 4th Ed. Welsh Academic Press.

Danzig, A.B., Borman, K.M., Jones, B.A. and Wright, W.F. (2006) Learner-Centred Leadership. London: Routledge.

Duckett, I. and Moore, S. [Learning and Skills Development Agency]; (2005). Developing the post-16 Vocational Curriculum: development projects from LSDA 2003/04. Vocational learning support programme. London: LSDA.

Ecclestone, K. (2005) Understanding assessment and qualifications in post-compulsory education and training: principles, politics and practice. Leicester: National Institute of Adult Continuing Educations.

Lumby, J. and Foskett, N. (2005) 14 – 19 Education: Policy, Leadership and Learning. London: Sage.

Lucas, N. (2004) Teaching in Further Education: new perspectives for a changing Context London: University of London, Institute of Education.

Owen, J. (2003) Hitting the Target: target setting and information systems for the learning and skill sector. London: Leaning and Skills Development Agency.

Race, P. (2005) Making Learning Happen: a guide for post-compulsory education. London:Sage.

Tummons, J (2005) Assessing Learning in Further Education. Exeter: Learning Matters.

Wallace, S (2005) Teaching Using Information and Learning Technology in Further Education 2nd Edition Exeter: Learning Matters

Middlewood. D and Burton N. (Eds) 205 Managing the curriculum. London. Sage

Journals
British Educational Research Journal
British Journal of Educational Studies
Educational Management, Administration and Leadership
Educational Research and Evaluation
European Journal of Vocational Studies
International Studies in Educational Administration
Journal of Curriculum Studies
Journal of Educational Change
Journal of Educational Policy
Journal of Further and Higher Education
Journal of Vocational Education and Training
Management in Education
Welsh Journal of Education

Websites
http://www.bbc.co.uk
http://www.tre.ngfl.gov.uk
http://www.tes.co.uk/cymru
http://www.education.guardian.co.uk
http://www.learning.wales.gov.uk
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk