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EDP4111 Teachers and the Education System
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
The unit examines current policy and legislation issues in primary education and is designed to enhance the student’s membership in and effectiveness as participant in a school team. Matters of school-level decision making, accountability, and system requirements will be studied. As well, the unit will examine and appraise alternative approaches to teaching, schooling, curriculum and learning environments. Different teaching and school philosophies and practices, changes in the structure and nature of education arising from the information technology revolution and issues surrounding home-schooling will be studied.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K29Bachelor of Education (Primary to Middle Years) - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011