Undergraduate - UnitEDF2306 - Global educational contexts: Policy, practice, and research

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Offered	Gippsland Second semester 2015 (Day) Peninsula Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Ann Ryan (Gippsland); Dr Clare Hall (Peninsula)

Synopsis

In this unit students examine how educational systems in varied places and local-global contexts respond to issues such as social justice, equity and diversity. Students explore approaches to education that address the broad cultural, ethical and intellectual dilemmas emerging in diverse geographic educational contexts, and how these determine policy formation. Students research case examples of policy and practice to develop a critical understanding of the relationships between geo-political issues and practical outcomes for students, teachers and communities.

Outcomes

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

identify a range of significant global issues affecting educational policy and practice
explore case examples of educational policy and practice
understand the local and global nature of educational policy
critique policy with respect to children's learning and development.

Assessment

Oral or written report (2000 words or equivalent, 50%)
Research presentation: oral or written (2000 words or equivalent, 50%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

24 contact hours per semester

(b.) Additional requirements:

independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week including readings, completion of set tasks and self-directed learning

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Clare Hall