LLLC2260 Education Perspectives and Policy
20 Credits Class Size: 10
Module manager: Samantha Shaw
Email: S.J.Shaw1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running
2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
Completion of 120 credits at level 1
Module replaces
LLLC 2201 Contemporary Issues in Learning.
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The purpose of this module is to examine perspectives and policy in relation to work-based settings. In particular:
1. To understand the diversity of perspectives on education & their theoretical underpinning
2. To explore the process of policy development in education
3. To identify and evaluate education delivery models
4. To analyse the impact of delivery models on educational achievement
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will have a knowledge of the following in relation to work-based settings:
-Education philosophies, e.g. functionalist, conflict, liberal
-The origins of, & reasons for, a range of education policies
-The range of education delivery models, e.g. academies, free schools, Steiner Schools,
Skills outcomes
As part of this module, students will develop a range of digital literacy skills. Further details are provided in the module handbook
Syllabus
- Perspectives on education & their impact
- Understanding education policy
- Models of education provision
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Seminar |
10 |
2 |
20 |
| Private study hours |
180 |
| Total Contact hours |
20 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
200 |
Private study
Key concepts will be introduced each week and students will be expected to explore these further through reading and reflecting on their personal experience in an education/training/learning support setting.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be monitored informally in terms of their understanding of the key concepts introduced throughout the module. Formative feedback will be provided on student assignments. Formal monitoring will be via tutorials built into the seminars to support preparation for summative assessment.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Critique |
2,000 words |
50 |
| Report |
2,000 word project report |
50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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