Geographies of Education (U02485)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : GEO-3-EDUC

The option stems from current research interests in higher education and develops keys ideas on geography, education and social change. It will ground a theoretical analysis of concepts in the geography of education in a range of different regional context.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Requests for registration must be made by email to Shiela.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
Availability to Visiting Undergraduates may be dependent on demand from internal students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
25/09/2006	14:00	15:50	Room 4.09, Old Infirmary (Geography)	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the option students should have achieved the stated learning outcomes which will be assessed by class performance and degree work. These include:
- understanding of key ideas about geography, education and social change
- analysis and explain the main trends in educational policy and their relationship to urban and regional change
- develop an appreciation of the complex geographical links between educational achievement and social inequalities

Assessment Information

Class:
One critical literature review (2,000 words); 50%
One portfolio summarising and critiquing tutorial readings 50%

Degree:
One essay (2000 words): 40%
One 2 hour examination (2 questions): 60%