ED4U016 - Innovation in Curriculum Design 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4U016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Innovation in Curriculum Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Bethan Mitchell | ||
| Module Team: | Bethan Mitchell, Jodene Jenkinson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
Module Criteria:
This module has been written for educational practitioners who wish to explore innovative ways of promoting excellence in curriculum design. It may be of particular interest for those who have or aspire to have management responsibility for curriculum design in their professional setting.
Module Aims:
To introduce students to key ideas and processes that enable them to engage with current issues related to improving their professional practice.
To enable students to analyse and evaluate educational research in order to reflect on practice.
Content Summary
Definitions and descriptions of curriculum design.
Adaptation of the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Opportunities for innovation in curriculum design including literacy, numeracy and digital competence.
Enrichment opportunities within the curriculum.
Using learner voice and wider community to inform curriculum design.
Leading and managing curriculum design.
Review examples of curriculum design at subject and whole school level.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 69 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of theory, policy, processes and practice in relation to curriculum design. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to apply learning to academic studies and/or professional context. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate the ability to contextualise theory and policy in relation to different contexts. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Either a Learning Log -This is a reflective account which documents learning from the course content and, where appropriate, the learning is applied to their own professional role in context. (4000) Or: Essay title to be negotiated with tutor beforehand. (4000) And for all students: Using either the learning log or the essay, present an area of the course content and, where appropriate, how the learning can be applied to their own professional role in context. (Presentation does not need to be oral) (10 minutes) | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |