Sociology of Education
This module will give you an overall understanding of the sociological issues in education. You’ll focus on the social context of human learning – looking particularly at inequality in an urban technological society. Covering the historical and social context of education in the UK, and various sociological perspectives, you’ll look at how education is influenced by issues such as disability, race, gender and class.
What does the module cover?
Gain an understanding of key developments in British Education. Learn to describe and critically analyse different and competing social theories of education. Draw on your critical thinking to chart the evolution and development of ‘parent power’ and political activism. Develop your research skills to explore evidence of inequality in UK Education. Learn to describe how community arts practical skills benefit individuals within a community. Finally, you’ll discover how social theories of education have contributed to the development of education structures and practice.
More Information
Module Code:
ED1002
Key topics
- Brief history and social context of education in the UK
- The 1988 Education Reform Act
- Curriculum, testing and choice
- Sociological Perspectives of Education
- Sociological Theories: Social systems; Marx, Durkheim
- Educational Inequality: Disability, ‘race’, gender and class
- New Labour’s Education Policies
- Education Otherwise
Pre-requisites
None
Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours
Assessment
You’ll need to complete a minimum of two formative assessments that you can forward to your tutor for comment and feedback. You’ll also be required to complete an essay (4,000 words) as your summative assessment for this module.