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Transnational Democratic Education (EDUC90572)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject has been developed by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Institute of Education, London. This subject will allow students to gain specialised knowledge and international perspectives on citizenship and democratic education. Taught by leading experts in the field, the subject combines seminars and lectures with visits to schools and cultural institutions. Topics will include: definitions, tensions and challenges of democratic education; the nature of citizenship; deliberation and talk in democratic education; diversity and inclusion; civil rights, human rights and the law; student voice and youth participation in a digital age.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this subject, students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and compare different national and international approaches to democratic and citizenship education;
- Apply understandings of democracy and human rights to professional practice;
- Implement policies and programs for democratic education;
- Engage constructively with research and concepts in democratic education.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- Advanced skills and techniques applicable to transnational and cross-cultural collaborations and innovations in education;
- An advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities regarding curriculum program development, reform, and implementation;
- Enhanced capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- An ability to evaluate and synthesise the research, including theoretical and professional literature, related to education policy and curriculum development.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Some prior professional or research experience in the field of democratic or citizenship education is desirable, but not essential
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
This will comprise two assessable tasks and one hurdle task
- Hurdle task - Participation in at least 80% of the online classes.
- Written Assignment 1 of 4,000 words (40% of grade) due halfway during semester
- Written Assignment 2 of 6,000 words (60% of grade) due at the end of semester
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 12 students. Places will be allocated based on date of enrolment until the quota is reached. Anyone enrolling after the quota has been reached will be notified by the MGSE Student Centre at least one week prior to the start of teaching
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Online resources will be provided, and preliminary and pre-reading from the key-note lecturers will be distributed via the subject web site.
An extensive bibliography will also be provided to students.Recommended texts and other resources
Osler, A. & Starkey, H. (2005) Changing citizenship: democracy and inclusion in education (Maidenhead, Open University Press).
Stevick, E.D. & Levinson, B.A.U. (Eds.) (2007) Reimagining Civic Education: how diverse societies form democratic citizens (Plymouth, Rowman & Littlefield). - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024