Module Identifier ED33920  
Module Title CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION  
Academic Year 2007/2008  
Co-ordinator Professor Peter S Neil  
Semester Semester 2  
Other staff Miss Sioned Williams, Mrs Rosemary O Cann, Mr Jonathan Brentnall  
Course delivery Lecture    
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam3 Hours 1 X WRITTEN EXAM  50%
Semester Assessment 1 X 2500 WORD ESSAY  50%
Supplementary Exam3 Hours 1 x WRITTEN EXAM All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of  50%
Supplementary Assessment 1 X 2500 WORD ESSAY All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of  50%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of how cultural diversity and race equality impact on education in contemporary Britain.

Critically evaluate ideological arguments about cultural diversity and race equality in society and education.

Demonstrate an ability to form coherent arguments based on sourced evidence in discussing issues of cultural diversity and race equality.

Appreciate the need to show respect for and understanding of others in a culturally diverse society whilst challenging inequality.

Demonstrate effective skills of written and oral communication in a range of different situations.

Brief description

This module aims to:

Content

Lectures are based on the following topics:

Seminars are based on the following topics:

Module Skills

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6