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Education and International Development (EDUC91201)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject examines the role of education in the development process of developing and least developed countries. Students will utilise key theories of education and development to critically analyse the complex relationship between education (formal, non-formal, informal) and development (economic, social, political).
Students will analyse the impact of global development frameworks such as Sustainable Development Goals on educational policies at the regional, national and local levels and critically assess the role of development partners (such as the World Bank) in influencing and shaping the education and development priorities of developing and least developed countries.
Students will also engage with current debates about the role and purpose of education, in particular the role of Technical, Vocational Education Training (TVET) and lifelong learning in socio-economic development, and consider how these debates are influencing the policy, funding, governance, and delivery of education in developing and least developed countries.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the key theories and approaches relating to education and development.
- Apply the key theories and approaches to analyse the relationship between education and development in developing and least developing countries.
- Evaluate the role of international organisations to understand their influence over educational policy and practice in developing and least developing countries.
- Critically examine the politics of international aid mechanisms and their impact on education and international development.
- Reflect on the role of education in international development and explore the wider aims of education for reforms.
- Establish the connection between technical, vocational education and training, and lifelong learning and explore how they could contribute to the development of developing and least developing countries.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical thinking and reasoning.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Critical global citizenship.
- Problem solving.
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning.
- Communication.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students admitted to courses/entry points not specified below have no prerequisites for this subject.
Students in the 200-point program of the MC-ED Master of Education, MC-TESOL Master of TESOL or MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90929 | Understanding Education in Context |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90930 | Local Literacies in Global Contexts |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91029 | Understanding the Student as Learner |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91030 | Research in Educational Relationships |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
*Students that commenced their course prior to 2021:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90830 | The Student as Learner |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
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12.5 |
EDUC90900 | Resilience and Relationships |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Report: Education systems in developing or least developed countries
| Mid semester | 40% |
Essay: An education policy issue
| 1 week after the end of teaching | 60% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Stanley Koh Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 18 hours of on campus classes, and 6 hours of asynchronous activities. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Prescribed readings and electronic materials will be available via the LMS.
Recommended texts and other resources
Recommended readings and electronic materials will be available via the LMS.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Specialisation (formal) Policy in a Global Context - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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