Contemporary Issues in Education and Training
This module draws on research – as well as theoretical models and methods from different educational contexts – to give you an understanding of the main issues in the world of education today. By examining current controversies, research evidence and policy recommendations, you’ll develop a critical approach to the production of knowledge. What you learn will help you understand and evaluate education, both in the UK and internationally.
Key Topics
In this module you will cover a range of topics including:
> Contemporary Challenges in Higher Education
> The Politics of Teacher Training
> Teacher Professionalism in a knowledge based economy
> Recent Government policies on school exclusion
> Evidence based educational research: A model of good practice
Assessment
There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.