EDUC 106 : History of Education and Society

Education and Social Work

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Introduces the study of education from sociological, historical and philosophical perspectives. Examines the forces that have shaped education in Aotearoa New Zealand with a view to understanding and theorising issues of equity, social justice, and diversity in education over time.

Course Overview

This course focuses on the changing relationship between education and society in Aotearoa New Zealand over time. It  is an introduction to fundamental sociological and historical understandings about education, knowledge, early childhood education, school, and society. The educational, political, and social purposes of a national education system are considered as are their influences on policy and practice. The course also introduces students to selected issues in education which are developed in subsequent courses. These include: social constructions of class, ethnicity, culture, gender, inclusion and exclusion with specific reference to the context of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The following ideas about the purpose of an education system are integrated throughout the course:

•    Contribute to building the nation and society
•    Integrate different groups into society
•    Improve the lives of individuals
•    Develop an economy

Course Requirements

Restriction: EDUC 118

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary ideas, policies, and practices in Aotearoa New Zealand education. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.3)
  2. Explain the relationships between education and society. (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.3)
  3. Analyse selected issues of equity, social justice, and diversity that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand educational purposes, policies, and practices. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.3)
  4. Apply digital tools to share and exchange knowledge, resources, and experiences with colleagues and peers in education settings (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 4.1 and 4.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Coursework commentary 20% Individual Coursework
Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Coursework commentary
Essay
Final Exam

To pass this course students must achieve at least 50% for the course and hand in all assignments and sit the exam.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 2 hours of lectures each week, a 2 hour tutorial each week, 3 hours of reading and thinking about the content each week and 3 hours of work on assignments and exam preparation each week.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials to receive credit for components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Tutorials will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
Attendance on campus is required for the exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

In response to student feedback the materials and resources are revised regularly.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 03/12/2020 10:07 a.m.