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Seminar
Module Offerings
6252EDSTUD-SEP-CTY
Aims
The module aims to enable students to develop their own critical response to current debates about the cultural significance of education: particularly its role in society and influences on individuals and identities. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own philosophy of education and to examine global perspectives shaping contemporary debates on connections between education, the individual and society.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Synthesise global perspectives on social and cultural dimensions of education and learning
2.
Critically evaluate connections between education, the individual and societies
3.
Critically examine notions of intersectionality in relation to educational experiences
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Historical and diverse understandings of the connection between education, culture and identities; Intersectionality and experiences of education (complex and intersecting human aspects such as gender, race, sexuality, [dis]ability, ethnicity); Consideration of the social, political and cultural significance and approaches to education in a globalised world; Identities and education in a pluralistic society; Ethnocentrism and education; Human identities, education and social justice; Education as monocultural /multicultural/ intercultural experiences; Theories and models of identity; Ecological systems theory; National and international perspectives on how education systems contribute to notions of identity; Education policy and cultural heritage
Historical and diverse understandings of the connection between education, culture and identities; Intersectionality and experiences of education (complex and intersecting human aspects such as gender, race, sexuality, [dis]ability, ethnicity); Consideration of the social, political and cultural significance and approaches to education in a globalised world; Identities and education in a pluralistic society; Ethnocentrism and education; Human identities, education and social justice; Education as monocultural /multicultural/ intercultural experiences; Theories and models of identity; Ecological systems theory; National and international perspectives on how education systems contribute to notions of identity; Education policy and cultural heritage
Module Overview:
This module aims to enable you to develop your own critical response to current debates about the cultural significance of education, particularly its role in society and influences on individuals and identities. You are encouraged to reflect on your own philosophy of education and to examine global perspectives shaping contemporary debates on connections between education, the individual and society.
This module aims to enable you to develop your own critical response to current debates about the cultural significance of education, particularly its role in society and influences on individuals and identities. You are encouraged to reflect on your own philosophy of education and to examine global perspectives shaping contemporary debates on connections between education, the individual and society.
Additional Information:
This module connects to - and builds on, the Core Module undertaken at Level 4, Language, Culture and Human Development.
This module connects to - and builds on, the Core Module undertaken at Level 4, Language, Culture and Human Development.