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Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

6202EDSTUD-SEP-MTP

Aims

The module aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to evaluate the impact of gender and ethnicity on educational processes and outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse key theories and debates in relation to gender and education
2.
Critically analyse the relationship between race, ethnicity and education
3.
Explore how gender and ethnicity intersect in educational experiences and attainment

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:History of women and education including key influences Understanding gender theory Gender as a social construction – including challenges to binary thinking Gendered educational experiences and outcomes – curriculum, options, attainment Gender and education today – key debates, e.g. boys and literacy, girls and science Distinctions between ‘race’ and ethnicity Educational outcomes for different ethnic groups Institutional racism in the education system? The importance of Intersectionality (gender, ethnicity, social class) in analysing educational processes and outcomes
Module Overview:
This module provides you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to evaluate the impact of gender and ethnicity on educational processes and outcomes. You will also explore key theories and debates as to how gender and ethnicity intersect in relation to educational experiences and outcomes.
Additional Information:This module explores key theories and debates as to how gender and ethnicity intersect in relation to educational experiences and outcomes.

Assessments

Presentation

Report