Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
| Seminars / Tutorials |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 2500 word assignment | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | 2500 word assignment | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 2500 word assignment All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40%. New assignment questions will be given. | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 2500 word assignment All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40%. New assignment questions will be given. | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Critically evaluate concepts that inform debate on curriculum planning;
Critically discuss the influence of the 1988 Education Reform Act on teaching and learning in schools in England and Wales, including its genesis and its implications for practice;
Critically compare the National Curriculum in England & Wales and a state-directed curriculum in another country.
Demonstrate critical engagement with relevant sources.
Brief description
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.
Content
Lecture and seminar 1: An introduction to the issues: theories of learning and teaching
Lecture and seminar 2: The National Curriculum of England and Wales: background and policies
Lecture and seminar 3: The National Curriculum of England and Wales: theory and practice
Lecture and seminar 4: The National Curriculum of England and Wales: case study 1 - Language and Humanities
Lecture and seminar 5: The Primary Curriculum
Lecture and seminar 6: The National Curriculum in Wales
Lecture and seminar 7: The National Curriculum of England and Wales: case study 2 - Mathematics and Science
Lecture and seminar 8: Curriculum Planning: past, present and future
Lecture and seminar 9: State-directed curricula in another country: Australia
Lecture and seminar 10: The National Curriculum of England and Wales: ideals and constraints
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5