ISSUES IN EDUCATION A (P12)

EDU5ISA

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students engage with social issues and contexts relevant to schooling, teaching and education. A range of topics are covered in this subject which are situated across the broad field of contemporary discourses in education, 21st century learning, and teachers as change agents. Topics may vary in line with shifts in areas that are currently the focus of contemporary educational and public interest.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rebecca Miles-Keogh

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

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Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

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Incompatible subjects: N/A

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Quota Management Strategy: N/A

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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

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Learning resources

New Questions for contemporary teachers

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Burnett,B;Meadmore,D & Tait,G

Year: 2004

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Publisher: PEARSON PRENTICE HALL

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Sociology of education: Possibilities and Practices

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Allen, J.

Year: 2005

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Publisher: THOMSON

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrated an understanding of contemporary issues in education
02. Examined the complex and evolving social contexts occurring in educational settings
03. Developed a foundational understanding of equity in education
04. Undertaken inquiry into contemporary discourses and social justice for education
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.