The course aims to enable students develop the skills and ability to analyze complex situations concerning contemporary issues and recent developments in particular education contexts. It will enable them to accommodate new ideas on the purpose of education, assess the influence of recent centralized policy initiatives and in doing so reflect on own education autobiography. Broad concepts to be studied in relation to contemporary issues in education include education philosophy, political influences, sustainable development and provision, social inclusion and the knowledge economy.
Learning Outcomes:
On completing this course successfully, you will be able to:
1 Examine the purpose of current educational systems and structures and their possible implication for wider society
2 Analyze the potential connections and discontinuities between education philosophy, political ideology and the provision of education and training.
3 Critically analyze arguments, assumptions and concepts of contemporary issues in a selected education context
4 Critically locate and justify own personal position for contemporary issues within a selected education context
Indicative content:
1. Philosophy of education and contemporary discourses on learning
2. Purpose and function of educational systems and structures
3. Recent change and continuity in the educational system
4. Educational Policies, sustainable development, social inclusion and the knowledge economy
5. Education provision in selected contexts i.e. elementary/primary; secondary; further/tertiary education; private sector; vocational training; adult/lifelong learning; higher education; special educational needs
Assessment Details:
The summative assessment is in the form of an academic seminar paper on a selected education context that is initially presented to peers. The paper is then formally submitted for assessment based upon the student’s knowledge and understanding of each of the learning outcomes prescribed below. Formative assessment methods for this course include the use of lecturer-led academic discussion, peer supervised seminar debates, and VLE forums. Submission dates set out below.
Assessment Title: A critical analysis of a contemporary issue that affects a selected education context or topic of your choice.
My choice of Topic is briefly what are PRIVATE SCHOOLS- why do we have the. Mainly – why do they receive subsides.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
Seminar Paper (1500-2000 words)
Examine the purpose of current educational system and structures and their possible implication for wider society.Selected contexts i.e. elementary/primary; secondary; further/tertiary education; private sector; vocational training; adult/lifelong learning; higher education; special educational needs
Analyze the potential connections and disconnections between education philosophy, political ideology and the provision of education and training
Critically analyze arguments, assumptions and concepts of contemporary issues in a selected education context
Critically locate and justify own personal position for contemporary issues within a selected education context
Please remember creditability, Impartial as possible. Trianglation of information – good sources tosupport on idea- why do you agree/not agree.
