EDUC8905 Higher Education: A Global Context

2019

4.5

1 x 7-hour independent study weekly
1 x 20-hour on-line exercises per semester
10 x 1-hour on-line tutorials per semester
2 x 20-hour project works per semester

1 Admission into GCHE-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
2 Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2a Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2b Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2c Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3 108 units of study
Must Satisfy: ((1) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c) and 3))

Assignment(s), Tutorial participation

This topic focuses on the purposes of higher education from a historical, social, economic and cultural perspective. Specific attention is paid to the impact of globalisation on higher education in particular to changing policies and practices, marketization and mobility and the opportunities and challenges these present. The impact of technology on access, research, curriculum design and the roles of academics and students are also addressed with a focus on future trends and implications.

The aims of this topic are to:

Analyse the purpose of higher education through contemporary and historical perspectives
Evaluate the impact of globalisation on higher education policy and practice
Explore the impact of technology on access, academic work, research, student experience and mobility
Analyse and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented to higher education institutions, academics and students in contemporary contexts.

It is expected that as a result of work in this topic, students will

Explain the changing nature of higher education through analysing a range of factors, including historical, social, economic and cultural perspectives.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of research and literature on globalisation and its impact on higher education institutions, academics and students.
Evaluate how globalisation influences higher education policies and practices and work of academics from a local context perspective.

Key dates and timetable

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