EDUS1080 Theory and Practice of Comparative Pedagogy (5 cr)

- basic principles, origin and key concepts associated with pedagogy and research on pedagogy

- exploration of different approaches to and research projects based on comparative pedagogy

- critical consideration of contributions to educational theory from educational thinkers from different educational cultures

Upon completion of the course, students will

- have a better appreciation of education and pedagogy as culturally constructed notions

- be able to critically appraise similarities and differences between and assumptions associated with educational cultures

- be able to critically consider key aspects with pedagogy

- able to use different criteria for mapping and analysing pedagogy