Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Education  - XPX1085

Assessment 1: Other

Formative assessment will be by means of observation of performance, with appropriate feedback from the tutor and/or peer group.

Other

Assessment 2: Presentation

Presentation

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

This module introduces the student to the study of education and will consider the historical and political dimensions which have shaped the modern educational system. Understanding will be assessed through a poster and a presentation examining the education systems in England and one other country.

Huddersfield Business School

Books 
Aubrey, K., &amp; Riley, A. (2016). Understanding &amp; using educational theories. Los Angeles: SAGE. 
Freire, P. (2013). Pedagogy of the oppressed (30th anniversary ed.). London: Bloomsbury 
Alcock, P., Haux, T., May, M., &amp; Wright, S. (2016). The student's companion to social policy (Fifth ed.). Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley Blackwell. 
Avis, J. (2009). Education, policy and social justice: Learning and skills (1st ed.). London: Continuum. 
Giddens, A., &amp; Sutton, P. W. (2013). Sociology (7th ed.). Cambridge: Polity. 
Hill, D., &amp; Rosskam, E. (2009). The developing world and state education: Neoliberal depredation and egalitarian alternatives. London: Routledge. 
Lauder, H. (2006). Education, globalization and social change. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 
Wang, L., &amp; Lewin, K. (2016). Two decades of basic education in rural China: Transitions and challenges for development. Singapore: Springer.

XPX1085 - Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Education 

Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Education 

Compares and explains the education system in England and one other country 

Understands the nature and purposes of education

Explains key theoretical perspectives used in the study and analysis of education

Understands the political, social and economic influences on a modern education system 

Understands key theoretical perspectives used in the study and analysis of education