EDF6810

Education, Work Organisation and Workplace Change ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr D Anderson

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Evening)

Synopsis: Sociological theories of work and recent research investigating teachers' work which help to explain how and why teachers' work is changing. How teachers' work is shaped by the changing relationships of state, society and economy. How these broad contextual changes play out in the day-to-day work of teachers. The significance of teachers and educational work in contemporary society and the contribution that educators can make to workplace change.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to understand various concepts, such as teaching and learning strategies, organisational structures, areas of educational disadvantage, and political decision making, in both historical and contemporary settings; appreciate how political, economic and social forces of the time influence what happens in education settings; students should be also able to demonstrate research (including archival) skills, and to work collaboratively to write and orally present their findings and predictions, in their chosen sphere of educational change.

Assessment: Critical Review (2000 words): 25% + Assignment (6000 words): 75%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week