CYP6052 - The International Scene

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1) Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between curricula, education structures and priorities in a range of countries;
2) Evaluate the system within a particular country or international issue of interest in relation to the UK systems;
3) Critically review research into comparative education from an issues-based perspective. Critically evaluate contemporary views and theories of early childhood and education in the context of ideal conditions for learning.

Content:

In this module students will be expected to gain an understanding of the differences between key educational systems, priorities and issues.

Key elements of study may include:
• Philosophies of education;
• Education and employability;
• Examination systems;
• Early years education and pre-school strategies;
• Universities and colleges and the uptake of non-compulsory education;
• Globalisation and new technologies;
• International schooling and the international curriculum.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.
Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.

Lectures, seminars and tutorials
Contact hours: 30

Additional assessment information
Students must pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment: