Module: Sociology of Education and Training

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Sociology of Education and Training
Module Code	ES219
School	76
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: James O'Higgins-Norman Semester 2: James O'Higgins-Norman Autumn: James O'Higgins-Norman
Module Teachers	James O'Higgins-Norman Majella McSharry Jane O'Kelly
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
Repeat Essay

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to basic sociological theories. In this module students will develop knowledge of the social issues that impact on access, disadvantage and equality and to apply sociological theory to explain these issues within educational settings. The approach taken allows students to research, discuss and evaluate the social context in which they work and to understand these contexts as they are shaped by wider social changes and movements. Additionally, this module provides a platform of knowledge that allows participants to tackle work that requires more in depth social analysis. Students are expected to attend lectures, contribute to discussions and activities and complete assessments

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a commitment to identifying, understanding and valuing diversity in educational contexts
2. Discuss coherently theoretical aspects of the sociology of education
3. Explain some of the social issues that emerge within educational settings (e.g social class, gender, interculturalism etc)
4. Critically apply sociological theory to the issues that emerge in students' own work based practice settings

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	25	Lecture time
Independent Study	50	Reading
Assignment Completion	50	Preparation or assignment
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to the sociology of education

Education, social class and theory

Education, ability grouping and theory

Critical writing workshop

Education, gender and theory

Education, peer cultures, extra-curricular activities and theory

Education, discrimination and theory

Education, multiculturalism, interculturalism and theory

Education, disability and theory

Education, power and authority and theory

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Lynch, K. and Lodge, A. (2002): 0, Equality and Power in Schools, London: Routledge Falmer,
Sadovnik, A: 2007, Sociology of Education, UK: Taylor and Francis,
Slattery, M. (2003): 0, Key Ideas in Sociology, UK: Nelson Thornes,
Lyons, M. et al., (2003): 0, Inside Classrooms: the teaching and learning of mathematics in social context, Dublin: IPA,
Lodge, A. and Lynch, K. (2004): 0, Diversity at School, Dublin: IPA / Equality Authority,
Bourdieu, P. and Passeron, J.C. (1990): 0, Reproduction in Education, Society and Culture, London: Sage,
Goffman, E. (1963): 0, Stigma, London: Penguin,
McSharry, M. (2009): 0, Schooled Bodies? Negotiating Adolescent Validation through Press, Peers and Parents, UK: Trentham,
Young, I.M. (2000): 0, Inclusion and Democracy, New York: Oxford University Press,
Rabinow, P. (1984): 0, The Foucault Reader, Harmondsworth: Penguin,
Bernstein, B. (1971): 0, Class, Codes and Control, London: Routledge and K. Paul,
Beck, P. and Earl, M. (2003): 0, Key Issues in the Secondary Education, London: Continuum,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ET	BSc in Education & Training
ETF	BSc Education & Training (FACE)

Date of Last Revision

10-JUL-09

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