EDF2001

Beyond the Classroom (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr G Tsolidis (Clayton) + Dr C Claassen (Gippsland)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: A study of school systems and school communities as interactive communities of administrators, teachers, parents and students with special emphasis on secondary schooling. Social, political, historical and philosophical perspectives on the making and working of different schools and school communities and educational issues.

Assessment: (on-campus students only): An essay (1500 words) 40%; Individual report (1500 words) 35%; and Practicum assignment (equivalent to 1000 words): 25% + (Off-campus students only): Text response activities A: 25% + Text response activities B: 35% + Text response activities C: 40%.

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week