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Globalisation and Education Policy (EDUC90950)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
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Overview
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This subject examines the processes of contemporary globalisation and the impact on policy directions at the national level. This includes the selection, development and monitoring of education policies. Through this subject, students will critically examine some of the key debates concerning notions of globalisation, how educational ideas circulate around the world, the role of global institutions (such as transnational corporations, intergovernmental organisations, NGOs and the media) in promoting a particular 'neo-liberal' view of education as a response to the demands of a global economy and a globally inter-connected world. Students will draw on the relevant theoretical and research literature to consider the impact on individuals, schools and communities, and how neo-liberal ideas are being resisted around the world.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Articulate the major theories of globalisation and how they attempt to describe recent economic, cultural and political shifts that influence education
- Analyse global shifts and the ways in which they are expressed in educational processes and help shape educational policies and practices around the world
- Reflect critically on the ways governments, non-government organisations and educational leaders engage with the challenges and opportunities offered by globalisation and the implications for education systems
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and reasoning Problem solving Communication Evidence based decision making Creativity and innovation Teamwork and professional collaboration Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning Active and participatory citizenship
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Report
| Early semester | 20% |
Policy Analysis
| Mid semester | 20% |
Essay
| End of semester | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Minimum 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Fazal Rizvi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 14 March 2020 to 9 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 25 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 May 2020 Assessment period ends 25 May 2020 March contact information
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
A list of recommended texts will be provided
- 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