EDUC1103
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will examine the interconnections between identity, schooling and society in primary and secondary schooling and early childhood education. The course prepares students to explore and understand historical and contemporary education systems and care, including elements of education curriculum, policy and practice both in Australia and globally. There will be a focus on the needs of students from economically, socially and culturally disadvantaged backgrounds, and the ways in which educators might contribute to a just society. Students will experience a Field Study component, as a way of further understanding sociological issues covered in the course as they play out in educational and community settings.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Examine the interconnections between schooling, identity and society
2. Recognise the historical and contemporary impact of unequal access to education in Australia and globally
3. Explore the factors of social inclusion and exclusion in educational contexts
4. Identify factors that contribute to socially just pedagogical and curricular practices for diverse student populations
5. Describe experiences in a community or educational site, drawing on sociological understandings discussed in this course
6. Understand their role as an ethical educator
Content
- Identity: Educational implications of the social construction of 'self' and the 'other'
- Society: Sociological understanding of contemporary Australian society
- Schooling: Past and present educational policy and practices, specifically addressing Indigenous education, mass schooling and reconciliation
- The intersection of factors such as: socio-economic status, Indigeneity, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, space and place
- Knowledge to address transformational education in diverse communities, classroom and early childhood sites.
Requisite
This course replaces EDUC2103. If you have successfully completed EDUC2103 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quiz 1
Written Assignment: Written Assignment
Presentation: Field Study Presentation
Quiz: Ethics Module
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- Child Protection Awareness Training - Students must complete approved child protection awareness training.
- Working with Children - A national criminal history check and review of findings of misconduct involving children, required for any child-related work.
- Anaphylaxis Training - Students must complete approved anaphylaxis training.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 6
- minimum of 2 hours, maximum of 6 hours in a community setting
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 6
- minimum of 2 hours, maximum of 6 hours in a community setting
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.