International Trends in Education

• • Neoliberalism and governance
  • Data and testing (1)
  • Data and testing (2)
  • Competition, privatisation and choice
  • School autonomy
  • Private study and consultations
  • Educational leadership
  • School effectiveness & improvement
  • Re-casting inequality
  • Educating in diverse contexts
  • Consultations and unit review
  • Rethinking schooling

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-EDMC501C-International Trends in Education

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment
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  • Additional materials

This subject examines the current trends shaping education systems and educational practice. It adopts an international perspective and examines developments in theories, research and policy that influence and change education and schooling. It explores the major influences education systems and their consequences for schools, teachers and learners. This subject provides educators with the theoretical and conceptual tools to understand and respond critically to contemporary educational change.

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• Investigation Project (50%)
• Case Study (50%)