Module Details

Module Code: EDUC9046
Title: Curriculum Design & Evaluation
Long Title: Curriculum Design & Evaluation
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module, the processes of developing and evaluating a Higher Education programme or module is examined. The module examines how a curriculum is developed from initial concept through to finalised specification document. As part of this process, the learner will examine the relationship between curriculum and learning models; and the external and internal factors affecting curriculum change and development. Finally evaluation strategies will be investigated to assure the quality of curriculum delivery.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the concept of The Curriculum as it relates to teaching practice in Higher Education
LO2 Evaluate and apply instructional design models to the development of a curriculum unit
LO3 Evaluate or develop a curriculum concept, rationale and learning philosophy
LO4 Critique intended learning outcomes for a given curriculum unit
LO5 Evaluate the validity of the curriculum to support the learning outcomes of a given curriculum unit
LO6 Critically analyse approaches to evaluating curricula design and delivery
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
6976 EDUC9014 Programme Design & Evaluation
9511 EDUC9013 Module Design
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Defining Curriculum
Curriculum Definitions; Curriculum: Overt/Written, Societal, Hidden, Actual/Curriculum-in-Use, Received, Null
Instructional Design Models
ADDIE; Dick & Carey Systems Approach; Backward Design Model; Curriculum Spiral; Constructive Alignment
Frameworks and Taxonomies of Learning
Conceptual frameworks and models of learning, Bloom, Anderson & Krathwohl's revision of Bloom, Biggs and Collis's SOLO, Romiszowskis' analysis of knowledge and skills, Jonassen and Tessmer's taxonomy of learning outcomes, Marzano's taxonomy of educational objectives
National and International Frameworks
Curriculum Frameworks, National and International Framework of Qualifications, QQI award standards, benchmarking, generic & discipline competences, Tuning Project, Bologna Agreement, ECTS
Specification Document
Learning Outcomes; teaching and learning strategy,assessment strategy, nature and timing of assessment, link to learning outcomes; resource requirements
Institute Quality Assurance Procedures
New Programme Approval Process, Programmatic Review Process, Course Monitoring Process, Module Moderation; External Examiners
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
First draft of a revised or newly created programme or module descriptor with a description of the design methodology used. This will be peer-reviewed and self-assessed
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Final version of a revised module or programme descriptor with design methodology and evaluation strategy described. Self-reviewed against the learning outcomes of this module.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Seminars and facilitated group discussions Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learner study Every Week 13.00 13
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Seminars and facilitated group discussions Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learner Study Every Week 13.00 13
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Geraldine O'Neill. (2015), Curriculum Design in Higher Education: Theory to Practice, 1st. UCD Teaching & Learning, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781905254989].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • L. Dee Fink. (2015), Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses, 2nd. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9781118124253].
  • Robert M. Diamond. (2008), Designing and Assessing Courses and Curricula: A Practical Guide, 3rd. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, [ISBN: 9780470261347].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HTLHE_9 Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2 Mandatory
CR_HTCHL_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education 2 Mandatory