EDF8204

Social Context of Education, Policy and Practice (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Associate Professor T L Seddon

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2004 (External)

Synopsis: Issues and debates changing the way our society educates the next generation. How knowledge, skills and attitudes are selected, organised and distributed through different education institutions and how patterns of educational provision are changing. Sociological approaches in the analysis of education.

Assessment: (Masters students) - Critical Review (1000 words): 20%; Research paper (5000 words): 80%; (Doctoral students) - Critical Review (1000 words): 20%; Research paper (7000 words): 80%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week