Teaching Responsibility

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Education

Learning Methods

Lecture
Seminar

Module Offerings

5204EDSTUD-JAN-CTY

Aims

To examine the development of the concept of ethics and justice.  To critically evaluate the dynamic relationship between education, social justice and equality.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Examine a range of debates as to the nature of social justice in education.
2.
Evaluate the role of education in promoting socially just outcomes

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The development of the concept of social justice, Ethics and justice. Justice as fairness. What is social justice? Social institutions and social justice. Education, outcomes and social reproduction. Politics, policy and equality. The possibilities of education.
Module Overview:
This module enables you to examine the development of the concept of ethics and justice. You will learn to critically evaluate the dynamic relationship between education, social justice and equality.
Additional Information:
The module will consider the concepts of ethics and social justice in educational and wider settings.

Assessments

Essay
Essay