Unit name | Knowledge, Technology and Human Interests in the 21st Century: A Collaborative Inquiry |
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Unit code | EDUCM5921 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Trahar |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Education |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The main aim of this unit is to provide a theoretical and methodological understanding of inquiry based learning in the context of a technological society. Examples will be drawn from such scholarship as Benjamin's Arcades Project and Harvey's Spaces of Hope. Students will be equipped with the ability to match local and subjective demands with those imposed by the context itself, as a product of the technological society by undertaking a collaborative demonstration of the core approach, focusing on a local context.
Aims:
On completion of the unit students will demonstrate:
The principle method of learning and teaching in this unit will be through dialogue in plenary and group sessions. Examples of artefacts, texts and technology will be used to link theoretical reflection with practical application.
The needs of a wide range of students, including those with disabilities, international students and those from ethnic minority backgrounds have been considered. It is not anticipated that the teaching and assessment methods used will cause disadvantage to any person taking the unit. The Graduate School of Education is happy to address individual support requests as necessary.
Summative assessment for the unit will be on the basis of a 4,000 word (or equivalent portfolio of evidence) assignment which will assess students critical understanding of the literature and their ability to apply the concepts and theories explored to their own professional practice.