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Unit description

Introduces diverse philosophies relevant to the meanings and purposes of education. The unit provides a space for students to discuss and debate big ideas about education and observe their implications and applications in practice. Students are encouraged to recognise and develop ways of knowing and being that help them to think and act critically, creatively and inclusively in diverse educational contexts.  

Unit content

Module 1: The history and purpose of education

Module 2:  Philosophies and theories of education (part one)

Module 3: Philosophies and theories of education (part two)

Module 4: Practices of education

Module 5: Challenges of education

Module 6: The practices of critical and creative educators

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1demonstrate an understanding of foundational educational concepts, contexts and contemporary issues.
2demonstrate ability to identify and critique educational philosophies and theories
3demonstrate an ability to identify and analyse the philosophical foundations of educational practices
4demonstrate an ability to critically and ethically reflect on personal assumptions and beliefs about the nature and purpose of education

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate an understanding of foundational educational concepts, contexts and contemporary issues.
  2. demonstrate ability to identify and critique educational philosophies and theories
  3. demonstrate an ability to identify and analyse the philosophical foundations of educational practices
  4. demonstrate an ability to critically and ethically reflect on personal assumptions and beliefs about the nature and purpose of education

Prescribed Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Readings, (available on learning site)..
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Texts
  • Readings, (available on learning site)..
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Texts
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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Portfolio50%
Essay50%

Teaching method
Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Portfolio50%
Essay50%

Teaching method
Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Portfolio50%
Essay50%

Teaching method
Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Portfolio50%
Essay50%
Notice

Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every teaching period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the teaching period.

Fee information

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