Module Descriptors
THE COMMUNITY AND INFORMAL EDUCATION
EDUC40460
Key Facts
Institute of Education
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Ruth Hudson
Email: R.Hudson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Students will research the underpinning ideas of community and informal education and their application in adult education and youth work.
Students will examine current policy issues in informal education and issues of social exclusion, taking account of the political, philosophical and social justice concerns within education.
Students will explore the concept of the 'curriculum' and its place within informal education taking account of issues of participation, empowerment and social action approaches.
Students will examine current policy issues in informal education and issues of social exclusion, taking account of the political, philosophical and social justice concerns within education.
Students will explore the concept of the 'curriculum' and its place within informal education taking account of issues of participation, empowerment and social action approaches.
Module Texts
Curtis, N and Pettigrew, (2010), Education Studies: Reflective Reader, GB, Learning Matters.
Fitzsimmons, A., Hope, M., Russell, K. and Cooper, C., (2011), Empowerment and Participation in |Youth Work, GB, Learning Matters.
Gravells, A., (2011), Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, GB, Learning Matters
Richardson, L.D. and Wolfe, M., (2001), Principles of Informal Education, Oxon, Routledge/Falmer
Thompson, J., (2002), Community Education and Neighbourhood Renewal, GB, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education.
Fitzsimmons, A., Hope, M., Russell, K. and Cooper, C., (2011), Empowerment and Participation in |Youth Work, GB, Learning Matters.
Gravells, A., (2011), Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, GB, Learning Matters
Richardson, L.D. and Wolfe, M., (2001), Principles of Informal Education, Oxon, Routledge/Falmer
Thompson, J., (2002), Community Education and Neighbourhood Renewal, GB, National Institute of Adult Continuing Education.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategies will require students to commit 300 learning hours of which 60 hours will be contact time and 240 independent study hours.
The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, one to one tutorials, presentations and case study observations. Peer group discussion and the use of Blackboard will allow students to share ideas and experiences and will encourage reflection and evaluation.
The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, one to one tutorials, presentations and case study observations. Peer group discussion and the use of Blackboard will allow students to share ideas and experiences and will encourage reflection and evaluation.
Module Resources
Multi-media classroom resources, learning resource centre, internet and access to tutor.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative assessment will take place throughout the module in the form of observation, questioning, engaged discussion, group work and attendance monitoring with feedback from both tutors and peers. Regular feedback, from the module tutor and through the personal tutor system, will take place. A series of class tasks and activities such as a case study review. Discussion of the assignment topic.
Summative Assessment
1. A written assignment on theories and principles of informal and community education. (2,000 words) (Weighting 100%) (LOs 1,2,3,4)
Summative Assessment
1. A written assignment on theories and principles of informal and community education. (2,000 words) (Weighting 100%) (LOs 1,2,3,4)