PED6942 - Curriculum Evaluation and Development

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Reflect on their own value systems, development and practices
2 Analyse educational issues systematically and apply key principles across educational systems
3 Evaluate education policy in an informed and systematic way
4 Question concepts and theories encountered in their studies and interrogate the assumptions underpinning theory and research

Content:

The focus of this module is to draw together aspects of teaching and learning using government reports, inspection evidence and classroom research to inform the debate about effective teaching and learning. Recent curriculum developments such as the Primary National Strategy will be considered, along with the principles of “reflective” pedagogical practice, and school improvement. This module is designed and scaffolded to enhance independent learning and provide a bridge between college-based training and school “big picture”!!
The module provides opportunities for trainees to appreciate the problematic nature of educational theory, policy and practice, encourages the interrogation of educational processes and develops in trainees the ability to construct and sustain a reasoned argument. This module also promotes the ability to work with and, as a result of the development of interpersonal skills, the capacity to plan, to share goals, and to work as a member of a team.
Reflect on [and improve] their practice, [and take responsibility for identifying and meeting their professional development needs] Q7 (a) Employ a creative and constructively critical approach towards innovation, being prepared to adapt their practice where benefits and improvements are identified Q8

Content:
Evaluation of inspection evidence and classroom research to inform and improve teaching and learning
Teachers’ professional and subject knowledge
Continuing professional development
Aspects of school improvement procedures and planning

Learning and Teaching Information:

This course is taught by active collaborative group learning. Learning materials [CLARCS pack] and module outline with session by session tasks and reading is available at the beginning of the course. This method of “scaffolding” towards independent learning continues throughout the course.

Sessions consist of various methods of group work including, for example, Envoys, Snowballing, Jigsaw, Listening trios, Critical friends

Workshop
Contact hours: 5 x 8 weeks
Number of Groups: 2

Assessment: