EDU-40100 - Module Specification
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

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.

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: 1
critically explore the concept of professional identity in the context of a globalised education policy and practice field; will be achieved by assessments: 1
critically examine the growing international school market and the challenges this poses; will be achieved by assessments: 1
reflect critically on practice in the light of theory and vice versa. will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

Lectures, workshop, presentation and tutorial activities: 24 hours
Directed study tasks and reading, on-line and text based: 80 hours
Assignment preparation: 46 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment