2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EDUC2101 International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice
20 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr Eugenia Katartzi
Email: e.katartzi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Module replaces
EDUC 3804 International Perspectives on EducareThis module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module draws on ideas about childhood and child development to construct a conceptual framework that will be used to analyse examples of teaching and learning practices (pedagogy) drawn from across the world. You will be introduced to the idea of pedagogy as a means through which educators can reflect on and develop their practice. Through analysing research evidence, including the perceptions of children and young people, and undertaking a range of tasks, such as the analysis of film and texts, you will consider why specific pedagogic practices have developed in particular countries and regions of the world at particular times. You will also consider how and why pedagogic practices change as a result of political and social struggles. The module will therefore enable you to investigate the influence of cultural-historical, political and socio-economic factors on approaches to pedagogy and practice. Sessions will involve lectures to introduce key ideas and a range of practical activities to develop comparative and textual research skills.This module will enable you to develop a clear understanding of the principle of educational practices in a range of settings.Objectives
The aim of this module is to introduce students to:- Research-informed comparisons of teaching and learning across a range of contrasting countries and contexts.
- Rationales for different international approaches to education and the historical, political, social, cultural values manifested in the nature of the provision offered.
- Critical research evidence about the effects of different types of educational provision in different countries.
- The relationship between educational philosophies, pedagogy and practice.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Undertake independent and research-informed comparisons of teaching and learning across a range of contrasting countries and contexts.
- Identify the rationale for different international approaches to education and the historical, political, social, cultural values manifested in the nature of the provision offered.
- Review critically research evidence about the effects of different types of educational provision in different countries.
- Explain the relationship between educational philosophies, pedagogy and practice.
Skills outcomes
Students will develop the ability to make research-informed comparisons of international education philosophy, policy, practice.
Syllabus
Indicative content:
- Constructing a critical framework for comparing international approaches to teaching and learning
- Educational philosophy, policy and practice
- Play and learning at home and at school
- Getting a ‘Head Start’: Tackling disadvantage
- Primary Schools: Pedagogy in Practice.
- Curriculum Matters
- Rural and Urban contexts
- Education Otherwise
- Innovative pedagogies
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 22.00 | ||
Private study hours | 156.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Tasks will be set on the VLE to complement lectures.Set readings will be set to complement lectures and will be discussed in VLE seminars, resulting in regular verbal presentations and poster presentations to ensure students’ develop their skills of expression in these two forms (which are the forms of assessment) throughout the module.
Assignment preparation will involve extensive wider reading and group project activity.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored via their online engagement with discussion forums and via their contribution to seminar discussions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 2000 words | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Open Book exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 02/09/2016
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