Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Education
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
4251EDSTUD-SEP-CTY
Aims
This module will enable students to gain an understanding of key concepts and issues related to the study of Education through an exploration of representations of formal and informal education through the mediums of films and literature. Students will also explore the skills necessary for undertaking independent learning and study in higher education.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explore the purpose, process and impact of education as presented in selected films/ literature and in relation to representations of formal and informal education.
2.
Recognise the skills necessary for undertaking independent learning and producing academic work.
3.
To identify and reflect upon the following aspects of self-awareness in respect of personal development and career planning: strengths and weaknesses, motivations and values, ability to work with others.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Students will look at underpinning themes and theories of education in a number of contexts that will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Introduction to disciplines in relation to Education; Formal/ informal education in literature and film; Representations of learners and learning; Knowledge acquisition and learning development in formal and informal contexts; Social issues and education; Global representations of education in film and literature
Research and Academic Skills for the study of Education; Career and PDP planning
Module Overview:
This module will enable you to gain an understanding of key concepts and issues related to the study of Education through an exploration of representations of formal and informal education through the mediums of films and literature. You will also explore the skills necessary for undertaking independent learning and study in higher education
This module will enable you to gain an understanding of key concepts and issues related to the study of Education through an exploration of representations of formal and informal education through the mediums of films and literature. You will also explore the skills necessary for undertaking independent learning and study in higher education
Additional Information:An introduction to education studies.
Assessments
Portfolio
Future Focus e-learning task