Module Catalogue 2024/25

EDU1006 : Education in Developing Countries (Inactive)

EDU1006 : Education in Developing Countries (Inactive)

  • Inactive for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Steve Humble
  • Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

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Semester 1 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

This module will study the changing nature, role and provision of education in developing countries and will aim to provide a broad understanding of the different institutions, concepts, actors and policies in this particular field. Each week, different international agencies and countries will be explored and illustrated through case studies and contemporary issues.

The module will aim to:
• introduce students to the subject of education in field of international development and why it matters;
• teach students about the changing nature, role and provision of education in developing countries, using a variety of case studies and examples from around the world;
• encourage students to critically assess and analyse the successes and failures of different actors in the field of education and development.

Outline Of Syllabus

In this module students will cover key areas concerning the role of education in international development, including:

•       Why education matters links around the SDGs and human capital;
•       International agencies and NGOs on education;
•       International aid;
•       How is schooling provided around the world;
•       The impact of conflict, insecurity and natural disasters on education;
•       Schooling in small island states;
•       Women’s empowerment through education;
•       Focus on Latin America education.

These themes integrate the material – using a variety of case studies to provide a central narrative encouraging critical appraisal and curiosity.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

A successful student will have gained and be able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge and understanding of key development issues relevant to education (A1-A4)
• An understanding of the nature of school provision in developing countries (A1-A4)

Intended Skill Outcomes

• Be able to critically evaluate arguments and evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources (B4; C5; C8; D1; D5)
• Be able to work with others in group situations and articulate ideas and arguments to an audience (C4; D2; D4; D6; D7)

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion186:0086:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture111:0011:00Lectures will consist of input together with interactive tasks and discussion
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials93:0027:00For each lecture there will be non-synchronous content to prepare students for the lecture
Structured Guided LearningStructured research and reading activities93:0027:00Reading around research and activities related to the themes considered, incl formative & summative
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching111:0011:00Seminars
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesDrop-in/surgery111:0011:001 hour live chat or interview on Zoom Main queries anonymously summarized on module discussion board
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study127:0027:00Directed research and reading, student-led group activity, reading on related topics with peers
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

This module will study the changing nature, role and provision of education in developing countries and will aim to provide a broad understanding of the different institutions, concepts, actors and policies in this particular field. It uses the formal lectures to provide an initial guide to impart this knowledge via interactive sessions. Weekly seminars are employed to allow smaller group discussion and activities which enable critical engagement with key themes, concepts and frameworks. Students also participate in planning and facilitating group presentations in seminars. Together, the lectures and seminars provide the basis through which advanced study of the complex role of education in international development can take place. Combined with the lectures and seminars, weekly drop-in tutorials with the students will be offered to provide extra support as and when necessary. These tutorials will invite students to reflect on their own learning practices, leading them to consider the areas they need further support and guidance.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Prof skill assessmnt1M40Oral presentation by groups online - 12 minutes
Essay1M602,500 words
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The assessment strategy is through oral presentation and writing assignments. These forms of assessments will allow the student to display the practical skills they have learned. Some forms of assessment are more appropriate to illustrating the skill of critical evaluation (such as the written assignments) whereas the capacity to define and formulate research problems, questions and hypotheses pertinent to international development and education issues may be best illustrated using oral presentations or written reports.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

N/A

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