Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Assessment 2 Assessment for Learning game design, and rationale in defence of game 500 Words | 50% |
| Semester Exam | Assessment 1 Academic dialogue based on curriculum-related topics 15 Minutes | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Assessment 2 Assessment for Learning game design, and rationale in defence of game 500 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | Assessment 1 Academic dialogue based on curriculum-related topics 15 Minutes | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Critically evaluate concepts that inform debate on curriculum planning
Demonstrate a critical understanding of curriculum development, arrangements and assessments in England and Wales as well as globally
Critically review and discuss the main issues to be considered in designing appropriate assessment arrangements
Apply and reflect on theory of assessments and assessment for learning in practice
Brief description
This module explores the landscape of curriculum, curriculum design and planning and assessment across different educational systems, with a focus on England, Wales, and global perspectives. Students will engage in a deep dive into the definitions, ideologies, and historical contexts of curriculum, alongside the evolution of assessment strategies. Through a combination of academic dialogue and practical application, the module challenges students to critically evaluate curriculum and design innovative assessment tools, enriching their understanding of educational effectiveness and accountability. The course culminates in the creation of an 'Assessment for Learning' game, fostering creative application of theoretical concepts. In this module, you’ll answer questions like ‘what is curriculum and what role does it play in learning and development?’ ‘what factors shape curriculum, and is there a political agenda in national curricula?’, ‘why and how do we assess?’, ‘who and what should we assess?’, and many more.
Content
Curriculum definitions, ideologies, theories and philosophy of curricula
The history of curriculum in England and Wales and the National Curriculum and its assessments in England
The Cwricwlwm Cymreig and the Curriculum for Wales 2022 and its assessments
Global perspectives on curriculum and assessments
Accountability and assessments in education – an introduction to key concepts in assessment design
Assessment scope and purpose and non-educational forms of assessments
Reliability and Validity of assessments
Assessment for Learning: principles and practice
Assessment and Wellbeing
Assessments in HE
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Adaptability and resilience | Improving learning and performance |
| Co-ordinating with others | Team work |
| Creative Problem Solving | Problem solving |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Critical and analytical thinking. |
| Digital capability | Information technology |
| Professional communication | Communication through academic dialogue |
| Real world sense | Employability |
| Reflection | Personal development and career planning |
| Subject Specific Skills | Application of number |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5