Making Sense of the Curriculum

Cod y Modiwl
ED20820
Teitl y Modiwl
Making Sense of the Curriculum
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Panna Karlinger
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Ms Dawn Walton
Hannah Mobbs
Mr Prysor Davies
Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Assesiad

Manylion Assesiad

Hyd Assesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Ailsefyll Assignment 1 New assignment questions will be given. All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken. 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Assignment 2 New assignment questions will be given. All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Assignment 1 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Assignment 2 2000 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Critically evaluate concepts that inform debate on curriculum planning, and delivery.
  2. Critically reflect and analyse curricular experiences in relation to underlying theory.
  3. Critically compare the National Curricula in England and Wales, and curricular approaches internationally.
  4. Demonstrate critical engagement with relevant sources.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module offers an introduction to curriculum planning and practice, and the ways in which these have been applied in the development of the National Curriculum in England, Wales, and beyond, allowing students to understand the underlying principles an issues that inform curriculum in a domestic and international context.

Cynnwys

Lectures and seminars will be based on the following themes:
- What is Curriculum?
- Underlying ideologies, theories and philosophy of curricula
- Reflection on Experiences of Curriculum (issues in education and broader considerations)
- Building towards the National Curriculum – historical background to policies in education up to 1988
- The National Curriculum (England), a historical overview from 1988 to separation and beyond
- Cwricwlwm Cymreig & Curriculum for Wales 2022
- Evaluating subjects in the National Curriculum of England and Areas of Learning and Experience in the Curriculum for Wales
- Global Perspectives on the Curriculum
- Curriculum for the Early Years
- Accountability: checks and balances in education

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Communication techniques are a vital element throughout lectures and seminars. Spoken communication throughout seminar activities. Written communication throughout written assessments.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Not developed in this module.
Datrys Problemau An essential element in the process of critical assessment.
Gwaith Tim Seminar activities provide many opportunities for team work, including group presentations and debates.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during seminar tasks encourage improved performance.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Students will be critically analysing the curriculum arrangement as well as their own curricular experiences.
Myfyrdod Students will be required to reflect and critically evaluate their own curricular experiences in relation to the academic literature.
Rhifedd Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research is required for the main assessments and some of the seminar tasks.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Written assignments should be word-processed.

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