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Module Title
LM History and Politics of Character Education
School
School of Education
Department
Education & Social Justice
Module Code
11 29370
Module Lead
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Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module examines how historical, political and religious ideas about character have shaped character education in the past and continue to shape character education today. Throughout the Module a comparative approach is taken, asking students to examine the history and politics of character education within their own and other contexts. The module encourages students to explore the interconnections between history, politics and religion in relation to character education and to develop an understanding of the benefits of, and issues with, comparative work and "policy borrowing" in the field of character education.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Critically examine how forms of character education have been expressed historically and have been shaped by historical, political and religious ideas and processes
Understand the history of character education in particular contexts
Critically reflect on important historical, political and religious factors that have impacted, and continue to impact, on character education in various contexts – including your own
Consider connections between character education and citizenship education
Understand and appraise different religious perspectives on character and how these relate to character education
Assessment
29370-01 : 4000 Word Essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: One 4,000 essay Reassessment: As above
