Education Studies

Module title	Education Studies
Module code	INT3627
Academic year	2022/3
Credits	15
Module staff

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks		12	3

Description - summary of the module content

Module description

This module will introduce you to the disciplinary area of Education Studies. We all have experience of education but don’t necessarily question the nature of education and the processes linked to it. This module will emphasize that education is culturally influenced, and its aims and practices vary in different political, societal, historical, technological and economic contexts. It will introduce you to a range of concepts from sociology, psychology, philosophy and history, which you will apply to reflect on your own experience, and to critically evaluate systems and processes in a variety of real-world educational settings.

The module is suitable for students on a variety of pathways: it includes critical thinking about key topics of current and future relevance to all professions, such as global citizenship, inclusion and education for the 21st century.

Module aims - intentions of the module

The aim of the module is to provide you with an understanding of some key issues in the study of education and educational systems. We will examine key questions such as:

How do societal changes and political ideologies influence education?
What is education for?
What educational theories can we use to analyse teaching and learning?
What knowledge and skills should be developed in the 21st century?
How should learning be assessed?
How can inclusive and equitable education be achieved?
What role can education play in sustainable development?

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Demonstrate an understanding of how systems and aims of education vary and are culturally influenced
2. Demonstrate an ability to critically analyse educational policies and practices from a variety of perspectives, including sociological, psychological, historical, and philosophical positions
3. Understand key terms and concepts related to education studies

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

4. Apply theoretical insights to educational practice and suggest conclusions supported by relevant arguments
5. Critically engage with relevant subject specific material

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

6. Demonstrate effective communication skills
7. Collaborate with others to share ideas and knowledge
8. Reflect on your participation in the module and development of your own understanding

Syllabus plan

Education Studies and links with other disciplines
Societal influences and legal changes in education
The impact of political ideologies on systems of education
What is education for: what are the aims and how do they affect the practices?
How do we learn? Introduction to key educational theorists
The curriculum and assessment
Education in the age of globalisation
Inclusion (social justice)
Inclusion (Special Educational Needs)
Education for the 21st century

Learning and teaching

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
60	90

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Lectures	12	Content for module will be delivered in a weekly lecture
Set work in preparation for lectures and follow up work in preparation for seminars	12	Students will be given pre and post lecture activities to complete in preparation for the seminars
Seminars	24	Teacher led and based on the related lecture and set work for this
Formative assessed activities	12	Reflection on participation, preparation for formative presentation, tutorials
Guided independent study	90	Collaboration in group to prepare presentation, reading course textbook and key resources for assignments

Assessment

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Individual presentation	10 minutes	1,3,6	Written tutor feedback
Draft reflective summary	Completed table and 250 words	3,5,6,8	Written tutor feedback
Draft assignment	700 words	1-6	Verbal and written tutor feedback

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
100

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Assessed seminar	15	20 minutes	1,4,6,7	Written summative feedback
Reflective summary of participation	25	800 words	3,5,6,8	Written summative feedback
Written assignment	60	2000 words	1-6	Written summative feedback

Re-assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Assessed seminar	Assessed discussion	1,4,6,7	Next assessment opportunity
Reflective summary of participation	Reflection on topics discussed in the module	3,5,6,8	Next assessment opportunity
Written assignment	Written assignment	1-6	Next assessment opportunity

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to take a re-sit exam and re-submission. Only your performance in this exam will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if the examination is passed.

Resources

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Core text:

Bartlett, S. and Burton, D. (2020). Introduction to education studies. 5th edition. Sage.

Additional reading:

Arthur, J. and Davies, I. (2010). The Routledge education studies textbook. Routledge.
Arthur, J. and Davies, I. (2010). The Routledge education studies reader.: Routledge.
Aubrey, K. and Riley, A. (2019). Understanding and using educational theories. Sage.
Brock, C. and Alexiadou, N., (2013). Education around the world: a comparative introduction. Bloomsbury Academic.
Curtis, W. and Pettigrew, A. (2010). Education studies reflective reader. Learning Matters.
Ward, S. (2012). A student’s guide to education studies. 3rd edition. Routledge.

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

Web-based and electronic resources:

ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages

Module has an active ELE page

Key words search

Education, educational

Credit value	15
Module ECTS	7.5
Module pre-requisites	None
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	6
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	24/5/2022