Postgraduate coursework program

Education

Social Justice in Education

Offered as a specialisation within the Master of Education.

See the main Education entry for information about entry requirements, fees, closing dates and further information.

THE MASTER OF EDUCATION AND RELATED SPECIALISATIONS DOES NOT QUALIFY GRADUATES FOR TEACHER REGISTRATION.

The Master of Education (Social Justice in Education) provides a program of study which specialises in questions of social justice, ethics, equity and equality, cultural diversity and social and cultural analysis.

The aim of the program is to develop your skills as a culturally responsive teacher or education professional through critical pedagogies, the development of a culturally inclusive curriculum, and expertise in the effects of historical, social and cultural change in educational settings.

The Master of Education (Social Justice in Education) is designed to enable students to select topics of their interest and to create a program of study that addresses their educational pathways. It is suited to all educators within formal institutions such as schools, as well as other educational and training settings. Educators from teachers to administrators, curriculum developers and managers will benefit from this program.

There is a strong emphasis in the program on linking the theoretical discussions of social justice, equity and diversity in education with practical educational strategies to create an inclusive learning environment.

The program provides students with advanced skills in critical thinking, curriculum and educational policy analysis and expertise in social change and its implications for education in Australia, and indeed globally.

Upon completion of this specialisation graduates 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.

For more detailed information on the academic program of study and topic descriptions for this course click here.

Note: Not all topics are available in a given year. Availability is indicated in Flinders University timetable.

Further information
Dr Judith Peppard
Email: judith.peppard@flinders.edu.au

Ms Jeanette Holt, (08) 8201 3480. Fax (08) 8201 3184
Email: jeanette.holt@flinders.edu.au

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