To critically analyse current educational policy in relation to ideology and social justice

Module Title:    

Debates in Educational

Ideology and Policy 

Module Code: ED6011

Level:   6

Credit:    30

ECTS credit: 15 

Module Leaders: 

Pre-requisite: None                   

 Precursor: None

Co-requisite: None  

Excluded Combination: None

Location of delivery: UEL

Main Aim(s) of the Module:

• To critically analyse current educational policy in relation to ideology and social justice
• To facilitate conception of the future educational model 
• To underpin understanding of educational present and futures with social theory •         To explore alternative models of education

Main Topics of Study: these will vary from year to year, due to the topical nature of the module.

• The neo-liberal agenda in education
• Education and social mobility
• Race and education
• Religion, identity and education
• Gender and education

Learning Outcomes for the Module

At the end of this Module, students will be able to: 

Knowledge:

1. Demonstrate an advanced appreciation of current educational ideology 
2. Demonstrate an advanced appreciation of the current educational policy agenda 

Thinking Skills:

1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of current educational ideology
2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the current educational policy agenda 

Subject-based practical skills:

1. Apply knowledge and understanding of educational ideology that drives the current educational policy agenda to construct a debate focussing an issue
2. Use academic sources and other appropriate resources to inform a debating position 

Skills for life and work (general skills)

1. Demonstrate skills of handling and using different perspectives  8. Communicate effectively in writing