Course Catalogue

Education

To provide students with an understanding of the history and development of the British education system, using a case study approach.

Outline Syllabus:A consideration of the key developments in British education from 1870 to present, particularly those perceived as controversial. This includes the socio-economic and political factors that have impacted on the development of education. Exploring education through historical sources. Educational provision, access, participation and outcomes. Issues surrounding major educational legislation.

Module Overview:
This module introduces you to key developments in education. A range of historical sources and sociological research in education are drawn upon which will enable you to develop a conceptual understanding of developments in education. A chronological case approach will be taken to show how key influences, ideas and individuals shape education, reform and change. The lectures take into account key political, social and economic influences which have impacted upon education in various ways and at different historical moments.

Additional Information:Key developments in education are introduced. A range of historical sources and sociological research in education are drawn upon which will enable students to develop a conceptual understanding of developments in education. A chronological case approach will be taken to show how key influences, ideas and individuals shape education, reforms and change. The lectures take into account key political, social and economic influences, which have impacted upon education in various ways and at different historical moments. Key overarching themes are: opportunity, access, equality and structures.