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EDU-30124 - Module Specification
School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 02 May 2024

EDU-30124 - Educational developments around the world
Coordinator: Sian Edwards Tel: +44 1782 7 34290
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
This module aims
To enable students to understand and explain global developments and trends in education, and the role of various actors in shaping such developments.
To introduce theories that underpin education developments around the world
To enable students to identify the political, economic, social, and cultural basis of education developments around the world.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Articulate the various theoretical underpinnings for educational developments and trends observed around the world: 1
Demonstrate a nuanced understanding on the relationship between education and international development: 1
Critically assess the role of international organisations in shaping key debates and trends around education globally: 1
Confidently and critically reflect on broader contemporary debates in education around the world, related to student movements, climate change and modes of schooling: 1
Make critical judgements about the role of education around the world in relation to globalisation, socio-economic mobility, citizenship and social justice: 1

Study hours

11 lectures hours
11 seminar hours
78 hours of independent study
50 hours of preparation for the essay

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
3,000 word essay on module themes
Essay chosen from a selection of 5/6 questions relating to the module teaching

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Last Updated: 02 May 2024