EDF8204

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

(EDU)

Leader: Associate Professor T L Seddon

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: The broad aims of this unit are to introduce you to contextual analysis as a way of understanding continuity and change in education and training; to familiarise you with contemporary patterns of change in education and training. As a result of studying this unit students are expected to understand the way social contexts shape and constrain education and training; recognise different perspectives in contextual analysis and know about patterns of continuity and change in the education and training of at least one country.

Assessment: Masters students) - Critical Review (2000 words): 20%; Research paper (6000 words): 80%; (Doctoral students) - Critical Review (2000 words): 20%; Research paper (8000 words): 80%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week