Module Descriptors
POLICY AND CONTENT
EDUC70277
Key Facts
Institute of Education
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Gillian Forrester
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 290
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Saunders, L. (Ed.) (2007) Educational Research and Policymaking: Exploring the Border Country Between Research and Policy. London: Routledge.
Schuller, T., Bynner, J. and Feinstein, L. (2004) Capitals and Capabilities. London: Institute of Education;
Feinstein, L. and Hammond, C. (2004) The contribution of adult learning to health and social capital. Oxford Review of Education, 30(2), 199-221.
Schuller, T., Bynner, J. and Feinstein, L. (2004) Capitals and Capabilities. London: Institute of Education;
Feinstein, L. and Hammond, C. (2004) The contribution of adult learning to health and social capital. Oxford Review of Education, 30(2), 199-221.
Module Additional Assessment Details
This assignment will develop exploratory, critical and evaluative skills, in which the participant will study and make use of relevant published evidence and critical discussion in an area of education policy related to the participant's chosen field of application.
Module Indicative Content
A study of social capital and its relation to children and young people's educational achievement, and to the wider benefits of learning including enhanced well-being and social integration.
Module Learning Strategies
Tutorials and seminars. Oral/written-formative feedback. Use of Blackboard VLE.
Module Resources
Course handbook with bibliographical guidance
Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance
Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance