EDU-30124 - Module Specification
School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

How do we account for the diversity and uniformity of educational developments around the world? Who are the actors that shape discussions and trends around education globally? And where do students and their voices fit amidst all this as they fight for their futures? This module introduces the theoretical underpinnings of educational developments around the world, alongside engagement with various debates and trends in education globally. It will make use of multiple modalities of engagement, such as through film, podcast, policy documents and international campaigns to engage with contemporary debates on education and international development.

This module aims
To enable students to understand and explain global developments and trends in education, and the role of various actors in shaping such developments.
To introduce theories that underpin education developments around the world
To enable students to identify the political, economic, social, and cultural basis of education developments around the world.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Articulate the various theoretical underpinnings for educational developments and trends observed around the world: 1
Demonstrate a nuanced understanding on the relationship between education and international development: 1
Critically assess the role of international organisations in shaping key debates and trends around education globally: 1
Confidently and critically reflect on broader contemporary debates in education around the world, related to student movements, climate change and modes of schooling: 1
Make critical judgements about the role of education around the world in relation to globalisation, socio-economic mobility, citizenship and social justice: 1

Study hours

22 active learning hours: 1 interactive lecture (2 hours) a week for 11 weeks
38 hours of independent study during the semester
30 hours preparation for interactive lectures during the semester
60 hours of preparation for the essay during the semester

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment