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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, on key concepts in the history, sociology, and philosophy of Education
2. Explore these concepts with reference to the Irish as well as the international educational scene
3. Demonstrate the ability to understand and critique contemporary scholarship in educational studies
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the P4C (Philosophy for Children) pedagogy
Key Ideas in Education, EDUC20030
Indicative Module Content:
Week 1 13.09 Judith Harford & Áine Mahon, Introduction to Key Ideas in Education
Week 2 20.09 Judith Harford, Tracing the Historical Contours of Irish Education
Week 3 27.09 Judith Harford & Áine Mahon, Guidance on Assessment
Week 4 04.10 Judith Harford, Governance and Power in Irish Education
Week 5 11.10 Judith Harford, Gendering the Narrative
Week 6 18.10 Judith Harford, Education for All? A Spotlight on Equity
Week 7 25.10 Judith Harford & Áine Mahon, Fireside Chat with Professional Masters of Education (PME) students:
What is it like to be a teacher?
Week 8 01.11 Áine Mahon, Philosophy for Children: Theory and Practice
Week 9 08.11 Áine Mahon, Education and Creativity
Week 10 15.11 Áine Mahon, Belonging and Alienation in the Contemporary University
Week 11 22.11 Áine Mahon, Philosophy, Education, and Mental Health
Week 12 29.11 Judith Harford & Áine Mahon, Module Review and Reflection
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 24 |
Total | 24 |
Not applicable to this module.
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Declan Fahie | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Aine Mahon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Áine Mahon | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 5, 9 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |