ED4S085 - Curriculum Design and Realisation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4S085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Curriculum Design and Realisation | ||
| 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 | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module equips students with an understanding of the purpose and principles of curriculum design in relation to effective teaching, learning and leadership at all levels. The module aims to develop in students a critical understanding of the strategies needed for changing and implementing a curriculum, for example, the place of subsidiarity. This module will enable professionals to apply their knowledge and understanding of curriculum development in their own context and to compare this with curriculum design and realisation in other settings.
Content Summary
• Exploration of different curriculum theory and design models including purpose-led curricula.
• International comparisons of curriculum models including NZ, Norway, Singapore, Canada and Netherlands and their implications for a Welsh context;
• Critical engagement with the previous assessment regime in Wales, its difficulties and how new approaches will have an impact on professional practice;
• Engagement with the principles of progression and the relationship between school-level curriculum and learner progression over time;
• Engagement with iterative design and development models, including engagement with learner voice;
• Critical consideration of curriculum development and medium of instruction, with a focus continuum-specific and appropriate approaches to Welsh language development both through curriculum delivery;
• Critical engagement with the international debates around the role and selection of curriculum knowledge and content.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Placement | 178 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and evaluate different approaches to curriculum design in relation to teaching, learning and leadership. |
| LO2 | Critically engage with curriculum development philosophies, programmes and policies in other international jurisdictions. |
| LO3 | Critically analyse strategies for change in relation to curriculum realisation and implementation. |
| LO4 | Evaluate different curriculum design approaches and to critically appraise the various implementation processes that accompany curriculum change within education institutions and systems |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of resources for use to support curriculum design in a chosen AOLE with rationale and justification for their selection. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |