EDSOC200-23A (HAM)

Education and New Zealand Society

15 Points

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Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

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What this paper is about

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This paper is about the educational policies, ideas and processes shaping the educational contexts within which New Zealanders learn and teach. It will cover some social theories that have informed educational policy and research in Aotearoa New Zealand and the international influences on these. It will also cover some of the continuing and changing social dynamics and questions concerning equality of opportunity and social justice in Aotearoa New Zealand especially those related to ethnicity, gender, sexuality and social class.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught through face-to-face lectures and tutorials. There are three hours of lectures and a one hour tutorial per week.

This is a Level 2 paper worth 15 points towards your degree, and University regulations stipulate an expected total workload of 150 hours. You should attend the three hours of lectures and one hour tutorial each week as scheduled. This leaves an average of 8 hours per week of out-of-class work (for organisation of lecture notes, additional reading, preparation of assignments, etc.). Keep these expectations in mind and organise your study time effectively.

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Required Readings

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Selected core readings will be available through the Library's reading lists system. These core readings will not be sufficient to complete assignments to a high standard. You are expected to make extensive use of the University library, including journals. Additional references will be provided in lectures.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Have a knowledge and understanding of the educational policies, ideas and processes shaping the educational contexts within which New Zealanders study and teach.
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  • Have a knowledge and understanding of some social theories that have informed educational policy and research in New Zealand and the international influences on these.
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  • Have a knowledge and understanding of some of the social and political dynamics and questions concerning equality of opportunity and social justice which have informed educational movements, policy and research in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Assessments

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Essay
31 Mar 2023
11:30 PM
30
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2. Comparison of education policies Part A
5 May 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Comparison of education policies Part B
5 May 2023
11:30 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Report: Part A
2 Jun 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Report: Part B
2 Jun 2023
11:30 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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