Module Code: BAAWE8DMC
Long Title Design of Methods and Curriculum
Title Design of Methods and Curriculum
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Leo Casey
Module Author: Leo Casey
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate critical awareness of design methods for curricula development
LO2 Critically evaluate the appropriateness of learning, teaching and assessment strategies with groups of learners in different learning and development contexts
LO3 Critically evaluate current research and resources that may influence design and innovation in learning and development
LO4 Demonstrate enhanced reflective practitioner skills
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Design Thinking
Universal design for learning and development, evaluating curriculum goals, approaches to design think, understanding tools and techniques for design, e.g., brainstorming, brainswarming, cycles of innovation, incorporating creativity and play into the design process
Evaluation, Testing/benchmarking and Refining
Methods of user testing, methods of gathering feedback e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, ethnographic studies, shadowing, using technology, role play, story telling, understanding the value of the refinement
Practioner, Designer and Producer
Understanding how to capturing learnings based on the process and the product, reflecting on the experience of working with others in design teams, communicate with peers on research and innovations in the area of design and curricula
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Students will work in peer groups to design and deliver a module on design thinking for learning. Students will be expected to base their ideas on research, literature and their experiences. The output for this assessment is a team presentation, report and individual reflections on the process
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture per week 1.5 Once per semester 0.13
Independent Learning Reading, planning, researching, organising 9 Once per semester 0.75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.13
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Kelly, R.. (2012), Educating for Creativity: A Global Conversation, Brush Eductaion, p.336, [ISBN: 9781550594133].
  • Hall, E.T., Meyer, A., & Rose, D.H.. (2012), Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom: Practical Applications, Guildford Press, p.156, [ISBN: 9781462506378].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jane Vella; foreword by Joanna Ashworth. (2008), On teaching and learning, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, Calif., [ISBN: 9780787986995].
  • Roisin Donnelly, Jen Harvey (Editor), Kevin O'Rourke (Editor). (2010), Critical Design and Effective Tools for E-Learning in Higher Education: Theory into Practice, Information Science Reference, p.402, [ISBN: 9781615208791].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Indiana University. various, International Journal of Designs for Learning, [ISSN: 2159-449X].
This module does not have any other resources
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