Blackboard, multi-media classroom resources, library, historical artefacts, documents, various texts such as journal articles and chapters from books, newspapers and film clips, internet and access to tutor.

The module takes an issues-based approach and explores how various ideas, individuals and events along with significant political, social and economic factors have influenced, and continue to shape educational policy and practice in Britain.
Significant contemporary issues in the provision and organisation of education are examined in relation to their historical developments. As such, students will examine developments in British education from 1870 to the present day.
Issues include:
Different forms of school provision (by type e.g. church/faith, maintained, independent, public, academies, free schools, special schools).
The educational experiences of different kinds of pupils/students in different educational settings in the system (i.e. from nursery/pre-school to university).
The impact of education polices on education practitioners’ practice and responsibilities.
Different approaches to education, such as traditional and progressive.
The influence of political and educational ideologies
The relationship between education and the economy.
The curriculum and assessment/testing.
The education marketplace and competition.
The role of the media in reporting education-related news.
Education and training from 14+.
Widening participation in HE.
The shape of education in the future.

A range of historical sources (major enquiries, reviews, reports, events, policies, initiatives, legislation) and relevant research in education are drawn upon. Students will be able to develop a chronological and conceptual understanding of developments in education policy and practice as well as being able to explain the historical roots of some contemporary issues.

Formative Assessment will take place throughout the module in the form of informal observations, questioning, discussion, group work and attendance monitoring. Regular feedback, from the module tutor and through the personal tutor system, will take place.

Summative Assessment
1. ESSAY
(1000 words) (Weighting 30%) (LO1, 2)
2: REFLECTION
(2000 words) (Weighting 70%) LO3, 4)

For the Essay students should identify and discuss an issue relating to the organisation and provision of education in Britain and explain why that issue may be perceived as controversial. The essay should be based on the material covered in the first part of the module.
The Reflection can either be an autobiographical account or a biographical account. As an autobiographical account this assignment requires students to reflect on their own personal experiences in relation to key developments in education. It should be a personal and academic account. As a biographical account this assignment requires students to reflect on the educational experience of someone they know well and who is from a different generation (e.g. a parent or a grandparent). It should be a biographical and academic account.

Aldrich, R. (2004) Public or Private Education? Lessons from History. London: Woburn Press.
Ball, S.J. (2013) The Education Debate. 2nd edn. Bristol: The Policy Press.
Ballantine, J.H. and Hammack, F.M. (2008) The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis. 6th edn. Essex: Pearson Education.
Bartlett, S. and Burton, D. (2016) Introduction to Education Studies. 4th edn. London: SAGE.
Bates, J., Lewis, S. and Pickard, A. (2011) Education Policy, Practice and the Professional. London: Continuum.
Chitty, C. (2014) Education Policy in Britain. Basingstoke, Hamps: Palgrave MacMillan.
Docking, J. (Ed) (2000) New Labour’s Policies for Schools: Raising the Standard. London: David Fulton.
Forrester, G. and Garratt, D. (2016) Education Policy Unravelled. 2nd edn. London: Bloomsbury.
Hayes, D. (Ed) (2004) The RoutledgeFalmer Guide to Key Debates in Education. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Jones, K. (2003) Education in Britain 1944 to the Present. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Machin, L., Hindmarch, D., Murray, S. and Richardson, T. (2016) A Complete Guide to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. 2nd edn. Northwich, Cheshire: Critical Publishing Ltd.
Matheson, D. (2004) An Introduction to the Study of Education. 3rd edn. Abingdon, Oxon: David Fulton.
Mckenzie, J. (2001) Changing Education: A Sociology of Education since 1944. Essex: Pearson Longman.
Meighan, R. and Harber, C. (2007) A Sociology of Educating. 5th edn. London: Continuum.
Moore, R. (2004) Education and Society Issues and Explanations in the Sociology of Education. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Tomlinson, S. (2005) Education in a Post-Welfare Society. 2nd edn. Maidenhead, Berks: Open University Press.
Trowler, P. (2003) Education Policy. 2nd edn. London: Routledge.

1. Understand controversies surrounding the provision and organisation of education in Britain. Knowledge and Understanding

2. Make effective use of relevant literature and historical evidence to explain educational developments in policy and practice.
Enquiry
Learning

3. Reflect on and discuss the significance of education reform and change in Britain.
Reflection

4. Recognise and discuss enduring trends and patterns in education policy and practice.
Analysis

The learning strategies will require students to commit 300 learning hours. The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, group work, one to one tutorials, student presentations and case studies. Peer group discussions and the use of Blackboard will allow students to share ideas and experiences and will encourage reflection and analysis.

The module takes an issues-based approach and explores how various ideas, individuals and events along with significant political, social and economic factors have influenced, and continue to shape educational policy and practice in Britain.
Significant contemporary issues in the provision and organisation of education are examined in relation to their historical developments. As such, you will examine developments in British education from 1870 to the present day.
You will explore a variety of topics during this module which will include:
Different forms of school provision (by type e.g. church/faith, maintained, independent, public, academies, free schools, special schools),
The educational experiences of different kinds of pupils/students in different educational settings in the system (i.e. from nursery/pre-school to university),
The impact of education polices on education practitioners’ practice and responsibilities,
Different approaches to education, such as traditional and progressive,
The influence of political and educational ideologies,
The relationship between education and the economy,
The curriculum and assessment/testing,
The education marketplace and competition,
The role of the media in reporting education-related news,
Education and training from 14+,
Widening participation in HE,
The shape of education in the future.

A range of historical sources (major enquiries, reviews, reports, events, policies, initiatives, legislation) and relevant research in education are drawn upon. You will be able to develop a chronological and conceptual understanding of developments in education policy and practice as well as exploring the historical roots of some contemporary issues.