
EDSOC101-19B (TGA)
The New Zealand Educational Context
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
Sonja Arndt
8245
TT.2.11
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sonja.arndt@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
Maggie Lyall
5644
TL.2.10
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maggie.lyall@waikato.ac.nz
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Martin Thrupp
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TT.2.05
Fri 11-12
martin.thrupp@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
The paper provides an introduction to the contexts for learning, teaching and education in Aotearoa New Zealand from a variety of historical, philosophical, political and sociological perspectives. Students will explore knowledge and understanding of key historical, political and contemporary debates pertaining to education and the policies resulting from these. They will also examine philosophies and theories that shape the educational institutions in New Zealand, as well as cultural and economic changes that impact on the education of individuals and their families.
The paper will provide an examination of the nature and role of education as a major humanities and social science discipline. Bicultural, historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives will be applied to a broad spectrum of educational issues, activities and organisations. The cross-sector focus of the paper is specifically intended to offer insights for all students into the breadth of educational experiences, systems and pedagogies in Aotearoa New Zealand, to enhance their understandings of their interrelationships and influences.
Paper Structure
This paper is presented as 1 weekly lecture for all students, and 1 weekly tutorial.
Note: there is no tutorial in the first week of semester.
Students will be required to use a range of academic reading modes, note taking, understanding of and critiquing educational policy, interpretation of graphs and statistics, and to use different forms of information as evidence to support and inform their academic writing.
There will be numerous opportunities to select readings and documents where these skills can be scaffolded, including librarian support, online moodle support, weekly tutorials and lectures (face to face, and occasionally also including online components).
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Students must submit all assessment tasks and achieve an overall pass grade to successfully complete this paper:
1. Research Assignment 35%
2. Essay 40%
3. Group presentation and individual summary 25%
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Other Resources
Online Support
Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: PCSS101