Education studies 2
Dr J H Gough
6 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Gippsland
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Prerequisite: GEC1401
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should understand sociology as an intellectual and academic discipline. Students should have developed an appreciation of a range of sociological theories and be able to analyse a variety of organisational structures, with particular reference to the provision of learning in educational institutions, and how such structures affect both children's learning opportunities and their subsequent social integration into the community. Students should be capable of identifying and describing the many elements which are involved in constructing and maintaining a curriculum. Students should have developed some skills in participating in curriculum design and change.
Synopsis The initial section of this subject provides a basic introduction to sociology with particular reference to the way in which sociological understandings can assist in and contribute to an appreciation of teacher practice and school organisation of the curriculum. Students will then examine school-based curriculum development via an extensive model and will be encouraged to adopt a wide perspective on schooling in society. An important aim will be to assist students to reflect on earlier and concurrent studies as they progress through this subject. The subject is taught by lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Assessment Review (500 words): 15%
* Essay (1200 words): 35%
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Project (2000 words): 50%
Prescribed texts
Brady L Curriculum development 5th edn, Prentice-Hall, 1995
Meighan R A sociology of educating 2nd edn, Holt Rinehart and Winston, 1986
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