Rhedir gan School of Educational Sciences

30.000 Credyd neu 15.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Mr Huw Clwyd Phillips

1. This module focuses on the theory and practice of curriculum development in education from both a national and international perspective.
2. The module will provide students with an opportunity to analyse and evaluate issues related to curriculum planning and education policy from an institutional, national and international perspective.
3. There will be an emphasis on discussion, debate and reflection on key issues.

The module is divided into the following topics: 1. What is curriculum ? 2. The National Curriculum for Wales 1989-
2015. 3. Curriculum models as a planning tool. 4. Curriculum implementation. Example - ESDGC 5. Curriculum leadership. 6. Curriculum evaluation. 7. Curriculum innovation. 8. Leading and managing change. 9. International perspectives. 10. Curriculum development in Wales 11. Curriculum planning in a secondary school context. Examples - Mathematics and Music. 12. Literacy and Numeracy framework. 13. Curriculum assessment and evaluation.

trothwy

At this level students show evidence of planning which leads to a satisfactory assignment structure, satisfactory understanding of theories and analysis, and appropriate use of research. Arguments are supported by appropriate evidence. Assignment mark range - 50% - 59%.

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At this level students show good insight, offer sustained and relevant analysis. Assignments are well researched and referenced, written with a clear structure and style. Assignment mark range - 60% - 69%.

ardderchog

At this level students demonstrate excellence in power of analysis, argument and originality. Students also demonstrate excellent organisation, use a wide range of research and stylistic quality. Assignment mark range - 70%+

1. By the end of this module, successful students will:

   1. demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of current practice in relation to curriculum planning and development.
2. 1. demonstrate a thorough understanding of social, political and economic influences on curriculum development and implementation.
3. 1. critically analyse and evaluate curriculum planning, design and development.
4. 1. critically appraise and analyse institutional and national international curricula.

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Lecture	This module will include lectures, seminars, workshops and individual/group presentations. There will also be a visit to a secondary school to enable students to see at first hand how the curriculum is designed and implemented. Contact time for the module is 30 hours. There is an expectation that students will spend an additional 270 hours on personal study, and working on the two assignments.	300
	Interactive lectures (20 hours).
	Workshops (5 hours).
	Visiting speakers (5 hours).

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

• Show originality in the application of subject specific knowledge and understanding.
• Adapt and transfer ideas from one educational context to another.
• Identify problems, evaluate solutions and critique research associated with educational practice.
• Acquire and analyse data in an educational context.
• Adopt an ethically sound approach to research with children and vulnerable adults.

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• W3BJ: MA Music with Education year 1 (MA/MUSED)

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• X3AN: MA Education Studies year 1 (MA/EDST)
• X3BG: MA Education Studies (12-months) year 1 (MA/EST)