Reinventing Education: IL008/IL108
Reinventing Education
An IATL interdisciplinary module
Module Code
- IL204-15 - Level 5 (Intermediate)
- IL304-15 - Level 6 (Third year/Finalists)
When/Where
Spring Term:
Fridays 13:00 - 15:00
IAS Seminar Room
Assessment
- Educational Elevator Pitch (10%)
- Roundtable Interactive Workshop (20%)
- Student Devised Assessment (70%)
What is the module about?
This interactive, workshop-based module begins from the perspective that transformations in society, culture, economy, politics, employment and knowledge require us to fundamentally rethink how we perceive and organise education.
Building on existing interdisciplinary literature, the module challenges existing modes of delivery and content and explores alternative educational approaches. Through a range of activities and discussions, together we reflect critically on our own educational experiences. We will design and justify new ways of doing education that provide a better fit with our diverse and changing ways of living.
What will the module cover?
The module will consist of ten two hour workshops. These sessions will be discursive and exploratory - based on students' prior experiences in various educational settings and on engagement with core readings. Activities will stimulate debate across disciplines. Assessment activities promote further discussion and encourage students to work together to reimagine educational structures and practices. Individual and group presentations, alongside reflective and critical discussions, form a major part of the module.
Indicative weekly topics:
Week 1 – Creativity & Education
Week 2 – Ways of Knowing
Week 3 – Curriculum Design
Week 4 – Pedagogy & Power
Week 5 – Education & Interdisciplinarity
Week 6 – Educational Utopias & Dystopias
Week 7 – Educational interventions & innovations
Week 8 – Assessment reassessed
Week 9 – Technological advances – new threats and opportunities
Week 10 – The Roundtable - Students sharing their visions of potential educational futures
1) Student Devised Assessment - Educational Utopia/Dystopia (70%)
Presentation of an educational utopia or dystopia – with accompanying critical narrative.
2) Educational Elevator Pitch (10%)
A 'pitch' that identifies an area of education worthy of being modified. The abstract should briefly reference academic sources that influence the 'pitch', current research findings connected to the educational theme, and a brief outline of a proposed practical educational innovation.
3) Roundtable Interactive Workshop (20%)
You will be invited to lead ten minutes of an interactive workshop with your peers and tutors. In your ten minutes you must:
- Present your SDA idea.
- Lead an interactive discussion or activity where you invite and gather feedback on your SDA idea.
- Reflect upon and summarise the key feedback and findings you gathered from the interactive workshop.
To find out more about Student Devised Assessments, watch Dr Heather Meyer's video "Demystifying IATL's Student Devised Assessments"Link opens in a new window
Curious to see what IATL assessment looks like? See our Assessment ExhibitionLink opens in a new window
Learning outcomes
See module catalogue:
Please select: IL204-15 Level 5 (Intermediate)Link opens in a new window
Please select IL304-15 Level 6 (Third year/Finalist) Link opens in a new window
How to apply
Complete our online form to request your place.
Once IATL has confirmed you have been allocated a place, follow your home department's procedure to register.
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