units

EDF4611

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedClayton First semester 2014 (Flexible)
Clayton Second semester 2014 (Flexible)
Coordinator(s)Mr Damon Anderson (First Semester); Dr Dat Bao (Second Semester)

Synopsis

In this unit students are involved in identifying and investigating current contemporary issues in education through a variety of lenses that may include local, national, regional or global perspectives and emphases on school, adult or higher education learning, both formal and informal, depending on the interests of the student cohorts. The unit begins with the identification of issues at each of these spatial and sectoral levels, relevant to the students and their work and roles in education. Opportunities are provided for students to critically engage with theory, contemporary policy documents and accounts that are relevant to the issues they are investigating. Students further define key questions for investigation, gather appropriate data to research the issues and present and share in debates through peer-led forums. Through shared learning, the unit provides an orientation for students to a broad range of debates across education contexts and develops understanding of the complexities in this field.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. identify, investigate and understand contemporary issues in education relevant to their roles and interests and work
  2. broaden their understanding of education debates through appropriate resources and shared peer learning
  3. present their developing views on education in various forms
  4. demonstrate understanding of complexities in this field
  5. apply the knowledge and understanding to their own learning context and work.

Assessment

Critical essay on contemporary issues in education (4000 words, 50%)
Individual or shared oral presentation and written commentary (4000 words equivalent, 50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Damon Anderson

Workload requirements

Flexible mode offers a stand-alone online offering that allows students to learn and engage in content and assessment in a supported way. It also provides a face to face component of 12 hours over the semester to engage students with the online learning content, which students can attend if they are able and interested.

Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for flexible students:

  • 12 contact hours and 24 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester or
  • 36 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester