EDF5206

Education and society

(EDU)

Ms R Triolo (Clayton) + Dr J Gough (Gippsland)

6 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton (on campus) & Gippsland (by distance)

Synopsis: Social perspectives on issues in teaching and learning, extra-curricula settings and issues of educational significance. These include social change and continuity over time; difference and equity in educational philosophy; policy and funding; incorporating class, gender, indigenous and multicultural perspectives; religion; integration and current initiatives in education such as civics and citizenship education and key competencies.

Assessment: Two major assignments: 100%