Module XME-4485:
Curriculum Develop: Music Ed
Curriculum Development: Music Education 2024-25
XME-4485
2024-25
School of Education
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Huw Clwyd Phillips
Overview
MA Music Education students have 10 hours of lectures about the music curriculum in Wales which is taught separately from the MA Education Studies students by a practicing music teacher. The rest of the module is about more generic curricula issues and is taught with the MA Education Studies students.
- What is curriculum ?
- The National Curriculum for Wales 2022
- Curriculum models as a planning tool.
- Curriculum implementation. Example - ESDGC
- Curriculum leadership.
- Curriculum evaluation.
- Curriculum innovation.
- Leading and managing change.
- International perspectives.
- Curriculum development in Wales
- Curriculum planning in a secondary school context. Examples - Mathematics and Music.
- Literacy and Numeracy framework.
- Curriculum assessment and evaluation.
MA Music Education students have 10 hours of lectures about the music curriculum in Wales which is taught separately from the MA Education Studies students by a practicing music teacher.
The module is divided into the following topics. This is not an indicative list and other content may be added. 1. What is curriculum ? 2. The National Curriculum for Wales 2022 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.
Assessment Strategy
Threshold 50% Assignment mark range - 50% - 59% 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 - 60% - 69%. At this level students show good insight, offer sustained and relevant analysis. Assignments are well researched and referenced and written with a clear structure and style.
Assignment mark range - 70%+ At this level students demonstrate excellence in power of analysis, argument and originality. Students also demonstrate excellent organisation and use a wide range of research and stylistic quality.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse and evaluate curriculum planning, design and development.
- Critically appraise and analyse institutional and national international curricula.
- Demonstrate a systematic evaluation of current practice in relation to curriculum planning and development.
- Demonstrate a thorough analysis of social, political and economic influences on curriculum development and implementation.
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
An individual reflection on practice relating to curriculum challenges.
Weighting
25%
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
A poster and individual presentation on an example of a national curriculum (worth 50% of the marks). Outline the key features of the National Curriculum in your chosen country: • Introduction – confirm the country you have chosen. • Outline briefly the development of the National Curriculum over time in your country • Purpose/rationale/aims • Structure - stages or phases • Content – subjects/areas of learning/cross-curricular themes • Pedagogy • Skills • Resources • Assessment • External verification • Issues/challenges/recent developments • Conclusion - summarise the key features of the National Curriculum in your chosen country.
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Group Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Group presentation on curriculum challenges
Weighting
25%