EDUC 204 : Philosophy and Sociology of Education

Education and Social Work

2023 Semester One (1233) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

An exploration of key educational themes and questions from philosophical and sociological perspectives.

Course Overview

Why do we have the education system we have? What are the principles that have structured the way education is organised? Is education a natural 'good'? Why do some groups of people do well in education, whilst other groups do not? This course answers these questions through two distinct but interrelated paradigms: Philosophy of Education and Sociology of Education. We cover specific thinkers who radically rethought the position of education in society in the Philosophy of Education section of the course. In the Sociology of Education section of the course we look at important links between education and society that dictate the conditions of our educational existence. This course will make you think and it could challenge some of your engrained ideas and preconceptions you bring through your own compulsory engagement in education.  

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: Any 60 points passed Restriction: EDUC 206, 208

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Arts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the links between education and society. (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 4.2 and 6.2)
  2. Critically analyse selected ideas from philosophical and sociological perspectives that explore the nature and purpose of education. (Capability 1.3, 2.3, 3.2 and 6.3)
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role that different views on education throughout time have played in the formation of today’s education systems. (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 and 6.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 25% Individual Coursework
Essay 25% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Assignments
Essay
Final Exam

To pass this course you need to submit all assessments and achieve at least 50% for the course overall.

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 during semester one and two, and can expect to spend 20 hours per week in a 15 point course delivered during the compressed delivery of Summer School.

For this course, you can expect 36 hours of face-to-face teaching time consisting of 12 two-hour lectures and 12 one-hour tutorials delivered directly after each lecture. 

You can also reasonably expect to commit approximately 100-120  hours to independent learning. This will include reading the essential course readings, reading recommended readings as required, note-taking, face-to-face and/or online discussion, writing, engaging in collaborative group work, problem solving, undertaking practical tasks, reflecting on learning, accessing learning and study resources, and assignment, test and exam preparation and completion.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events.
Attendance on campus is required for the exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning 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.

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.

This course has been well-received in all offerings. Students expressed approval for the exam to be removed after the first iteration in 2021 and we agree that this further strengthens the course. 

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.

Students will be required to submit any extended pieces of writing through Turnitin as instructed by your Lecturer. 

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

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 course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, 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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Please note that this course is not suitable for online attendance only and will require regular in-person attendance at lectures and tutorials to achieve all learning outcomes. 
Published on 28/11/2022 09:34 a.m.