This module will examine the perspectives of key theoretical frameworks and policies fro Equality ad Diversity provision in the LLS. It will encourage participants to consider the links between these key frameworks and the development of professional practice, and how they might interpret these links for themselves. The module will prepare participants for further study and professional action in subsequent modules by assisting them in utilising these key frameworks in the development of their own professional practice and in the critical review of this.

The learning strategies will require participants to commit 300 learning hours of which 30 hours will consist of contact time. Sessions will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, (30 hrs). These will provide participants with a broad theoretical overview and the conceptual frameworks which underpin equality and diversity in the lifelong learning sector. They will also provide the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills to apply the underpinning theories to an examination of their own practice, in preparation for the assignment.

A further 270 hours of independent study will require participants to take responsibility for relating the issues addressed in this module to their personal experience, for reading and thinking about managing behaviour for lifelong learning and relating all this to their own working context. This will form the basis of the assignment. Participants are also required to organise and review their session notes and undertake preparatory reading and research on assigned materials in order to participate in, and lead, discussions individually and as part of a group.

University teaching sessions
Tutorials
University library
Materials and links on BA Education (Lifelong Learning) Blackboard

ARMITAGE,A. BRYANT,R, DUNNILL,R. HAYES,D. HUDSON,A.KENT,J. LAWES,S AND RENWICK,A (2007) Teaching and Training in Post Compulsory Education, Buckingham:open university press
BROOKFIELD,S (2005) The power of critical Theory for Adult Learning and Teaching. Buckingham: open university press
DONOVAN,G (2005) Teaching 14-19. Everything you need to know about teaching across the phases. London, Fulton press.
GRAVELLS,A AND SIMPSON,S (2009) Equality ad Diversity in the Lifelong Learning Sector. London, Learning Matters
LUMBY,J AND COLEMAN,M. (2008) Leadership and Diversity: Challenging Theory and Practice in Education. London, Sage

There are two components to this assessment. 1. One written assignment that will focus on a literature review and application to practice by examining key issues of Equality and Diversity in their own role and institution. This will be supported by a case study. Total 4500 words weighted 100%. 2. a zero weighted blackboard task requiring the posting of a succinct five slide presentation or case study relating to an equality and diversity issue the purpose of which is to open discussion and to promote comment from other students. These will test all learning outcomes 1-4. Both components must be completed.