Overview

This topic focuses on the purposes, philosophies and phenomena of education from multiple perspectives. Specific attention is paid to the commonalities and differences between a range of approaches to education to more closely investigate the impacts of teaching styles on student learning and achievement. The relationship between technology, ideas and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Analyse the purpose of education through contemporary and historical perspectives
  • Explore a range of teaching styles and their impacts on student learning and achievement
  • Explore the impact of technology on access, academic work, research, student experience and mobility
  • Analyse and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented to education institutions, academics and students in contemporary contexts

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Explain the changing nature of education through analysing a range of factors, including historical, social, economic and cultural perspectives
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Demonstrate detailed knowledge of teaching styles and the impacts the success and achievement of students
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Analyse the application of a range of teaching styles on teachers, students and education contexts

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