Postgraduate: Course rule and topic information
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a 72-unit flexible coursework program that allows students to create individual programs to suit their interests and thus shape their own educational pathways.
Students can choose to apply for admission for either the generic MEd or the following optional specialisation.
THE MASTER OF EDUCATION AND RELATED SPECIALISATIONS DOES NOT QUALIFY GRADUATES FOR TEACHER REGISTRATION.
Master of Education (Social Justice in Education)
(MEdSocJus))
COURSE AIMS
It is expected that graduates from this specialisation will be able to:
- describe critical theoretical perspectives of education;
- critically examine the current literature on social justice;
- demonstrate an awareness and practical knowledge of cultural differences across and between schools, teachers, parents and community members and negotiate effective relationships with these groups;
- provide curriculum, pedagogical, and policy leadership in education;
- understand that there are various ways of representing issues such as student behaviour concerns, school retention and boys' and girls' education;
- articulate the effects of a range of factors on education and social justice. These may include political, ethical, historical and economic factors; and
- develop and conduct independent critical research in education.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2007]
To qualify for the Master of Education (Social Justice in Education) a student must complete 72 units, including approved credit, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, comprising:
Two alternative programs will be available and are outlined below.
- 36 units equivalent to a fourth year of study in the field of education (credit for an approved four-year degree or for approved relevant work experience will be granted within this component); and
- a 6-unit core topic Constructions of Social Justice and Education;
- two 6-unit topics from Social Justice Specialisation topics;
- a 6-unit elective topic drawn from Masters level topics;
- 12 units of coursework project with a Social Justice focus or two 6-unit Social Justice topics;
OR
- 36 units equivalent to a fourth year of study in the field of education (credit for an approved four-year degree or for approved relevant work experience will be granted within this component);
- a 6-unit core topic Constructions of Social Justice and Education;
- two 6-unit topics from Social Justice Specialisation topics;
- 18 units of Thesis/Research Project with a Social Justice focus.
The coursework topics are normally selected from the following:
Core topic
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EDES9638 |
Constructions of Education and Social Justice |
6 |
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EDES9639 |
Ethics in Education |
6 |
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EDES9707 |
Schooling and Sexualities |
6 |
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EDES9409 |
Representing Teachers' Lives and Work |
6 |
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EDES9637 |
Education and Religion |
6 |
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EDES9708 |
Social Justice and Teaching in Rural Communities |
6 |
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EDES9628 |
Globalisation: Issues and Challenges |
6 |
Not all topics are available in a given year. Availability is indicated in Flinders University timetable.
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