EDUC 7550 - Education Policies & Systems

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

The history of education and educational philosophy will be analysed in terms of the impact on educational policy in schooling, training and/or higher education in contemporary times and in the future. Policy will be critiqued through many frameworks to understanding the complicated relationship between policy and practice and the implications for educators at the level of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. The process of informing, shaping, implementing and evaluating educational policy will also be explored in the context of change and educational reform. The course will examine educational policy from ethical, sociological, cultural, international, comparative and historical perspectives.

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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 (35%), Essay (45%), Discussion Boards (20%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Kim Draper

Dr Kim Draper
School of Education
Faculty of Arts
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
Level 8, Nexus 10 Tower
Adelaide SA 5005
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Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

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.

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	2,3
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3

Learning & Teaching Modes

This is a blended course delivered in two two-day on-campus intensives on Fridays and Saturdays (9 – 5pm) with regular online activities to support student learning. Before and after each intensive, weekly discussion forums will strengthen your critical thinking skills and create class community. Intensives are highly interactive and may include expert guest speakers.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Delivery or Engagement Mode	Hours
Face-to-face intensive workshops (4 full days)*	30-32 hours
Online discussion	6-8 hours
Assignments, reading and research (Approx 12 hours per week)	120 hours
TOTAL	156 hours

*A total of 80% attendance at both intensives is a requirement for students to pass this course. Attendance at Intensives is a coursework requirement.

Learning Activities Summary

Intensive 1
Module	Topic
1	Introduction to Education Policy
2	The Policy Development Process
3	Global Influences on Education Policy
4	Evaluating Education Policy Documents

Interactive Online Activities
Modules 5 - 6, Modules 11-12 Interactive discussions on MyUni on Modules 1-4, 5,6 and 12

Intensive 2
Module	Topic
7	The Evolving Landscape of Autralian Schooling Policy
8	Quality Education and its Impact on Education Policy
9	Education policy reform: a profession in search of a practice
10	Building a Great Education System from the Inside: National and International Perspectives

* PLEASE NOTE: This course is taught in blended intensive mode. Modules are not weeks and may be subject to change. Refer to MyUni for the start date for the course.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome	APST (Lead)
2000-word Literature Review	Summative	35%	1, 2
2000-word Research Essay	Summative	45%	1, 2
Discussion Forum (x4)	Summative	20%	1, 2

Assessment Detail

Assessment Task	Description	Due Date
Literature Review (2000 words; 35%)	After reflecting on the many discussions during the first intensive choose a topic from the field of education leadership that interests you in consultation with your lecturer. Contemporary refers to within the past 5 years. For example, topics could include policy trends focusing on student performance, engagement participation, engagement and belonging in education, participation in higher education, literacy, numeracy. Write a literature review of peer-reviewed articles published over the past ten years. Your review should: Determine what has already been written on a topic Provide an overview of critical concepts Identify major relationships or patterns Identify strengths and weaknesses Identify any gaps in the research Identify any conflicting evidence About the task: A literature review: provides an overview of information available on a subject identifies the main authors in the subject area evaluates the ideas in the sources included (rather than just describing them) includes your own interpretation of the findings. Please note: APA, Harvard, Vancouver or 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.	Refer to MyUni
Research Essay (2000 words; 45%)	A 2,000-word research essay chosen from three topics. Please note: APA, Harvard, Vancouver or style can be used for referencing. Ensure you are consistent with your chosen referencing style throughout your paper. Pleaserefer to the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Referencing Guides for assistance.	Refer to MyUni
Discussion Forums (20%)	There are eight (8) discussion forums for this course. Four (4) discussion boards will be assessed where your comments will be assessed using a marking rubric. Students will complete a total of 6 hours’ worth of discussion boards over the duration of the course.	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

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