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Module Title
Education as an International issue
School
School of Education
Department
Education & Social Justice
Module Code
11 20807
Module Lead
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Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
International Studies in Education (new programme from 2008 onwards)
Exclusions
Description
This module will examine key educational issues, themes and perspectives internationally. It encourages analysis of participants¿ own and other national contexts from an international and comparative perspective. Participants develop an understanding of important theories and debates, such as: the relationship between education and national development; effects of globalisation; how ideology and culture influence education provision; models of education management.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
demonstrate a critical understanding of the causes underlying the key debates surrounding education as an international issue;
demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the relationships between education and society, the economy and politics;
apply and contextualise such debates and relationships;
critically analyse and evaluate significant problems facing education in difficult circumstances internationally;
critically analyse and evaluate the implications of key international issues for schools, curriculum and classrooms and the relationships between the different levels.
Assessment
20807-01 : 1500 Word Annotated Powerpoint : Coursework (30%)
20807-02 : 2500 Word Essay : Coursework (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: A 1,500 word review (30%) and a 2,500 word essay (70%)
Reassessment: Resubmission of the failed component
