MCE0281 National Education Systems: Foundations, frameworks, structures and experiences (2–3 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021

Description

Content

Course description / Content:
National educational systems are complex and dynamic entities, with many interdependent elements: legal frameworks, governance structures, and pedagogical foundations. Study of these contrasting elements will provide a high-level introduction to the concept of a national educational system and enable students to situate their knowledge and experience of their own national system in an international context.

Completion methods

Contact hours 20 - 24 including lectures and collaborative group work, a reflective educational biography based on participants experiences and selected educational trends, a written assignment to be completed after the course.

Assessment details

: Active participation in the lectures and group work. Writing and presenting a reflective education biography. Formative self-assessment and summative peer feedback as a part of group work

Learning outcomes

Learning Outcomes: After completing the course students are able to recognize connections between national education systems, individual experiences, educational philosophies and cultural/sociological phenomena.

Study materials

TBA

Completion methods

Method 1

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Teaching (2–3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching