10cp

Social and Cultural Contexts of Education

This unit explores the diverse social, cultural, ethnic and religious contexts of schooling. Students will explore the way in which these factors affect learning and impact on the identity of both school systems and individuals within these systems. Students will evaluate online learning environments, identify issues relating to their safe and ethical use and develop web-based learning resources. One of three case studies will be explored; (1) the contexts, policy frameworks and present realities of a Catholic education system, (2) the historical context, policy frameworks and present realities of schooling for students in Australian schools, (3) the broader, social and cultural context of issues for schools including those of the National Framework for Values Education and the National Safe Schools Framework.

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