Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Subject Convenor
Sandie Wong
Contact via i-Learn
Room 234, 29 Wally's Walk
Fridays 3 - 5pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Evolution of Education explores the historical, philosophical, sociological and pedagogical context of contemporary educational settings, from birth through to adult education. In particular, this unit examines the different ways that contemporary educational settings, from early childhood to adult education, are evolving as a result of the challenges of our increasingly interconnected, globalised, rapidly changing and complex world. The unit also seeks to identify how educational settings can better meet the needs of 21st Century learners, and support citizens become flexible, creative thinkers, problem solvers and communicators. The subject will be of interest to students from a range of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
There are three (3) assessment tasks in this subject. In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit is 45.
The assessment tasks for this Unit enable students to explore a topic related to the provision of education (either historical or contemporary and at any level), from their own discipline area / research interest.
The tasks are intended to build on one another, and scaffold students, towards the development of a well-informed, essay investigating their chosen topic.
Students will be required to deliver their presentation (assessment 2) virtually during Week 3 Seminar.
Further information about the assessment tasks will be provided in Week 1 seminar.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research Essay Plan | 10% | No | 08/03/2021 |
Presentation / participation | 30% | No | 12/03/21 |
Research Essay | 60% | No | 31/05/2021 |
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 08/03/2021
Weighting: 10%
Students are required to develop a plan for their essay. They will identify their own topic based on their area of interest, formulate an essay question, provide a rationale for their chosen topic, and indicate how they propose to investigate their topic.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: 12/03/21
Weighting: 30%
Students are required to: (i) present their research plan for their essay, and (ii) provide collegial feedback on their peers’ presentations.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 65 hours
Due: 31/05/2021
Weighting: 60%
Students will write an essay related to the philosophical, sociological or pedagogical context of historical or contemporary provision of education. Based on their exploration of the topic, students will be required to reflect on how educational settings can better meet the needs of 21stCentury learners, and support citizens become flexible, creative thinkers, problem solvers and communicators.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Required Texts
There are no required texts for this Unit.
Delivery
Learning content for this Unit will be delivered in weekly, three hour seminars, by a range of academics who are experts in their field. The format of these seminars will vary.
The seminars are intended to promote engagement in scholarly debate and critique about the provision of education (either historical or contemporary) from a range of disciplinary perspectives.
Students are required to participate virtually in these seminars via Zoom. Links will be provided in I-Learn.
Students are expected to actively participate in seminars as well as engage in significant self- guided investigation on a topic of their choosing related to the provision of education from birth to adulthood.
Access to iLearn and ICT skills
This unit has a full web presence through iLearn. The iLearn page will provide students with additional readings, links and materials. Lectures will also be available through Echo in iLearn from the following website link: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:
Students will need regular access to a computer and skills in word processing, visual representations, and document formatting: You are required to use an appropriate form of software to present your assessments
Internet access: The iLearn site contains materials for this unit; it is also required for the online Turnitin submission of Assessment Tasks 1 & 3.
Weekly access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be posted here, as will other relevant unit notices and materials, including a reading template and guide to lecture note taking to assist your studies. Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and students are encouraged to use electronic links and suggested references. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.
Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at ilearn.m q.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will need to enter your student username and password.
Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357, or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for students.
Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help. No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions.
Weekly Seminar Schedule (further details about required readings will be available on I-Learn)
Week / date |
Topic & Short description |
Week 1: 26 February |
Introduction to the subject & the concept of 21st century learning |
Week 2: 5 March |
Exploring the contemporary educational landscape in Australia |
Week 3: 12 March |
Presentation & discussion of essay plans |
Week 4: 19 March |
Evolution of learning and behavioural psychology |
Week 5: 26 March |
Evolution of Indigenous perspectives in education settings: ‘The wonders of Indigenous thinking in education’ |
Week 6: April 2 (Good Friday – content will be provided on i-Learn) |
Evolution of the early childhood & primary education sector (this |
Week 7: 23 April |
Evolution of secondary education sector: A panel discussion |
Week 8: 30 April |
Evolution of higher Education |
Week 9: 7 May |
Promoting educational change – leadership/management |
Week 10: 14 May |
Voice, ethics and agency in educational research |
Week 11: 21st May |
Education futures |
Week 12: 28th May |
Wrap-up and support with essay (due 31 May) |
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook