EDF5423

Educational Contexts (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr J Southcott (Clayton) + Mr J Richardson (Gippsland)

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Evening)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Evening)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: The broad aims of this unit are to understand the social and cultural contexts that influence education at the local, national and international level; to use a range of sociological frameworks to explore educational contexts; critique educational policies on a range of topics; develop an awareness and understanding of the diverse nature and practice of teachers' work.

Assessment: Essay: 45%, Web-based policy report: 25%, Journal: 30%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week