EDF8210

Schools for tomorrow

(EDU)

Not offered in 2001

Professor D N Aspin

12 points + 4 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Issues in the redefinition of the place to learn, especially the role, activities and responsibilities of schools in the twenty-first century. Latest developments in curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, pedagogy, classroom organisation, school administration, management of resources, and interaction with other providers and agencies of learning in the community. Students build their own philosophy of preparing schools, institutions and educational systems for the future.

Assessment: Seminar Presentation (= 2000 words) 25%; Essay (4000 words for MEd students, 6000 words for EdD students): 75%