EDUC 7550 - Education Policies & Systems
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 7550 Course Education Policies & Systems Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible EDUC 6550 Assessment Literature Review and Policy Analysis, Research Essay, Discussion Boards (20%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Rachel Bleeze
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to: APST (Lead)* 1 Analyse and evaluate the philosophical assumptions of education policy 2 Critique contemporary issues in education policy developments from a diversity of educational settings. 3 Analyse and evaluate the strengths and limitations of the education policy development process. *最新糖心Vlogn Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) -
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,2,3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,3 Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1,2,3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All readings for this course will be made available upon enrolment via Course Readings in .Online Learning
This course is delivered through face-to-face/on campus classes. No online classes are offered. will be used extensively in this course for announcements, resources, and assessment. Students are expected to be actively checking the course page regularly for announcements, tutorial slides, general course information, assessment details, course readings and suggested links. Please ensure you access the course page before the start of semester. This is your responsibility. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course consists of face-to-face/on campus classes.
*75% attendance at tutorials is required for students to participate in structured learning activities to achieve the learning outcomes for this course.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
*75% attendance at tutorials is required for students to participate in structured learning activities to achieve the learning outcomes for this course.Delivery or Engagement Mode Hours Face-to-face tutorials* 36 hours Assignments, reading and research (Approx 12 hours per week) 120 hours TOTAL 156 hours Learning Activities Summary
Semester 1 Week Topic 1 Defining Educational Policy 2 Policy Drivers and Influences 3 Research to Inform Policy 4 Policy Development Process 5 Pedagogy and Teacher Practice 6 Globalisation and Global Influences on Policy Mid-semester Break 7 COVID-19 8 Quality Education 9 Education, gender and the developing world 10 Internationalisation of Higher Education 11 Turning Theory into Action 12 Future of Policy and Assessment Preparation
*75% attendance at tutorials is required for students to participate in structured learning activities to achieve the learning outcomes for this course.
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Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome APST (Lead) 2,000-word Literature Review and Policy Analysis Summative 35% 1, 2 2000-word Research Essay Summative 45% 1, 2, 3 Quiz (x2) Summative 20%
(5% & 15%)1, 2, 3 Assessment Related Requirements
*A total of 75% attendance at tutorials is a requirement for students to pass this course. Attendance at Intensives is a coursework requirement.Assessment Detail
Assessment Task Description Due Date Literature Review and Policy Analysis
(2000 words; 35%)Students will need to provide an overview of information on a topic related to a subject, identify the main authors in the subject area, evaluate the ideas in the courses included (rather than just describe them), establish major relationships or patterns between the texts and include their own interpretations of the findings. Most importantly, the literature review must incorporate and analyse one policy (provided to students in class), which means the subject selected must be reflected in that policy and be considerate of associated contextual factors.
Please note: APA style can be used for referencing. Ensure you are consistent with your chosen referencing style throughout your paper. Please
refer to the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Referencing Guides for assistance. Students will be unable to use AI to assist them in developing or writing this assignment.Week 6 Research Essay
(2000 words; 45%)The purpose of this assignment is for students to demonstrate their understanding of certain key concepts associated with the impact of education policy and its relationship to the construction of education systems in various contexts. These concepts will be covered within the second half of the semester and set essay questions will be provided. Essays involve more than simply repeating information, and require analysis rather than description, as well as an evaluation of the material and formation of an argument or interpretation of the set topic.
Please note: APA style can be used for referencing. Ensure you are consistent with your chosen referencing style throughout your paper. Please
refer to the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Referencing Guides for assistance. Students will be unable to use AI to assist them in developing or writing this assignment.Week 13 Quizzes
(20%)There are two quizzes comprised of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions. The first quiz (worth 5%) will be due prior to the Semester 1 Census Date and relates to content covered in the course readings and tutorials from the first three weeks of the semester. The second quiz (worth 15%) will be due toward the end of the semester and will include content from the course readings and tutorials from approx. Weeks 4 to 11. Refer to MyUni Submission
You must submit an assessment task in accordance with the specified deadline, format and lodgement instructions, except as provided in the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. All submissions will be via . Specific information will be provided in the Assessment instructions for each item online. Students will be required to upload all written Assignment via Internet-based plagiarism detection service turnitin on .Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The 最新糖心Vlog places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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