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Major sequences and specialisationsEducation/Education StudiesEducation can be taken as a major sequence within a Bachelor of Arts and an Education Studies major sequence can be taken within a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology). Select the appropriate degree for links to the relevant program of study. Note: The Education major is NOT an alternative to a formal teaching qualification. It is designed for students interested in areas such as education policy development, educational research or educational administration, or in the theories of education. Students interested in formal teaching qualifications should consider one of the following:
WHY STUDY EDUCATION AT FLINDERS?Education is a powerful social force. In Australia, as in many societies, it is compulsory for all children, is government funded and is government regulated. It is therefore the product of government policy, the subject of community debate, and a battleground for competing ideologies. The practices, curriculum and methodologies of an education system reflect a society's beliefs and ideals, and at the same time play an essential part in shaping them, both contemporaneously and in the future.The staff of the School of Education acknowledge their roles in working with students, colleagues and the wider community. We see the following activities in social commentary, teaching and research as integrated, with each activity informing and complementing the others. Our teaching role is to provide degrees in Education that are inspirational, promote an enthusiasm for learning, equip teachers with professional expertise, and develop life-long learners. We exemplify best educational practice to our students and to the rest of the University. Our research role is to generate, advance and promulgate knowledge that will inform the scholarly community, our industry partners and society. Our research encompasses a variety of methods, subjects and audiences, providing information, understanding and critique. In our social role we advocate for cultural beliefs and public policies in which education is a means of achieving social justice. We challenge presumptions and practices which limit individuals' potentials. We endeavour to construct a School culture that encourages, promotes and celebrates:
Education has a powerful impact on the development of the individual. The study of Education as an academic discipline involves theories of knowledge, of human nature, of social, ethical, emotional and intellectual development. Benefits skills obtained by students studying the Education major include:
The study of Education draws on the content, methodology and insights of other disciplines, such as Philosophy, Sociology, History and Psychology. The Philosophy of Education considers issues such as individuals and community; the responsibilities of the state; moral decision making; nature versus nurture; freedom, equality and choice. The Sociology of Education examines the dynamics of social influence; of cultural practices; of Australian and global social relations; of power and knowledge. The History of Education discusses the rhetoric and limitations of modern educational systems and the impact of mass compulsory schooling on class and gender relations. The Psychology of Education considers examines learning; knowledge; intellectual, social and emotional development; peer relations. COURSE OVERVIEWThe Major in Education consists of three core topics:EDUC1101: Key Educational Ideas EDUC1201: Ways of Explaining Education EDUC3504: Educational Practice: Purpose and Value and 18 units of electives, dependent on topic offerings each year. CAREERSThe Education major is of interest to students contemplating careers that involve: human relations; communication; policy development; government service provision; and training and instruction.FURTHER INFORMATIONDr Paul Jewell, Director of Studies: Major in Education,Room S302A, Sturt South Tel: (08) 8201 2576 . Email: Paul.Jewell@flinders.edu.au Or email: eduinfo@flinders.edu.au The Admissions/Prospective Students Office, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001. |
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