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EDUF1021: Sociological Perspectives in Education
This unit critically examines the social, political, and economic contexts of education. Using a sociological lens it explores key issues concerning difference and inequality in education-including 'race', social class, religion, gender, sexuality, cultural diversity, and indigeneity. It provides a critical analysis of the teaching profession and how issues of power, privilege, social justice and globalization impact education and educational policy. At the end of the unit students should have the capacity to discuss the impact of a range of educational practices and policies on students, schools, families, and communities.
| Code | EDUF1021 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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EDUF1020 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EDUF2007 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate an ability to think reflexively about one’s own identity, positionality, and privilege, and how educators’ identities and experiences influence their work.
- LO2. Understand the impact of educational practices, policies, and institutions on students and families from different cultural, socio-economic, and linguistic backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Islander populations.
- LO3. Research and apply relevant sociological concepts and theories to explain inequalities in education and report this research in both oral and written forms.
- LO4. Trace examples of historical influence on current educational provision in Australia.
- LO5. Critically analyse educational reforms and how they are connected to local, national, and global changes.
- LO6. Recognise the range of policies and policy documents that educators in and beyond NSW may need to understand and implement.
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 1 week before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
- Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Key dates
Key dates through the academic year, including teaching periods, census, payment deadlines and exams.
- Student administration
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- Academic appeals
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- Learning and teaching policy
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- Financial support
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- Study resources
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- Health and support
Student Centre, counselling & psychological services, University Health Service, general health and wellbeing
