Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module explores the changing world of education in the context of social, political, economic and cultural globalisation. It reflects on the `nature¿ of international identity, both for teachers and students, and critically explores what `international¿ means, educationally, in this context.
Aims
To enable students to understand, and reflect critically on the expansion, origins, tensions and challenges experienced in international education, especially in the context of Asia.
Intended Learning Outcomes
critically examine the primary aspects of globalisation and their impact on education in any setting; will be achieved by assessments: 1critically explore the concept of professional identity in the context of a globalised education policy and practice field; will be achieved by assessments: 1critically examine the growing international school market and the challenges this poses; will be achieved by assessments: 1reflect critically on practice in the light of theory and vice versa. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Lectures, workshop, presentation and tutorial activities: 24 hoursDirected study tasks and reading, on-line and text based: 80 hoursAssignment preparation: 46 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Essay weighted 100%4000 - 5000 word critical examination on globalisation of classroom practice and teacher professional identityThe assessment task will require students to critically reflect on the impact of an aspect of globalisation on either education policy or learning and teaching in a setting of their choice.