Community Education 2 (U00575)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EDU-2-CE

This course focuses on the changing nature of the state and community education. It reflects the diversity of CE as currently practised, using the traditional 3-strand model as a starting point for analysis. The course begins by exploring conceptual models of community education, including models from the countries of the south as well as the UK. The '3 strand' conceptualisation of community education (adult education, community work and youth work) is introduced and the development of different traditions and approaches explored. The course concludes with a survey of contemporary issues, drawing together theoretical models and practice examples from each of the three strands.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Introduction to Community Education; Welfare, Ideology and the State: Continuity and Change

? Costs : Purchase of course reader.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Semester 1, Tu 1000-1300
Semester 2, Th 1000-1300

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Describe the distinctions between different conceptualisations of community education.
- Articulate the problematic nature of community education through the lenses of different theoretical perspectives.
- Articulate the relationship between purpose, theory and practice in regard to a range of settings and contexts.
- Use theoretical frameworks to interrogate community education practice.

Assessment Information

A Term Paper of 2000 words will be required at the end of each Semester. Each paper will contribute 30% to the overall assessment for the course. The Term Paper submitted at the end of Semester 1 will be treated as 'retrievable'. There will be a single Exam Paper of 2 hours at the June Diet, which will contribute 40% to the overall assessment for the course