Learning Society: Issues In Modern Education 2 EDUC2030
- Academic Session: 2023-24
- School: School of Education
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 2 (SCQF level 8)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: No
Short Description
(1) To investigate twentieth century educational thought; (2) to discuss multicultural approaches to learning; (3) to assess recent changes in education policy and practice. Also see 7EYV under Adult and Continuing Education.
Timetable
Lectures Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2.00 pm -3.00 pm weekly. Seminars Thursday 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm weekly.
Requirements of Entry
Grade D or better in one or both level 1 Education courses (Fundamentals of Education A or B). Sociology 1 or Social Policy 1.
Assessment
One written examination (50%); one essay (Dec, Jan) (30%); Seminar work (20%). Written examination resit.
Main Assessment In: December
Course Aims
(1) To investigate twentieth century educational thought; (2) to discuss multicultural approaches to learning; (3) to assess recent changes in education policy and practice. Also see 7EYV under Adult and Continuing Education.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
Learning objectives are specified in the Course Handbook for each of the three units.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Minimum overall grade of D (50%).