KEY ISSUES AND DEBATES|EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY|TECHNOLOGY

The use of digital technology is now a central part of education provision and practice. This module introduces participants to some of the key issues in the...

Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates (CCME0036)

The use of digital technology is now a central part of education provision and practice. This module introduces participants to some of the key issues in the field and addresses some fundamental and often unvoiced questions about the burgeoning development and implementation of digital technologies in education. The module will cover the use of digital technologies in compulsory and post-compulsory educational settings and consider the following key questions about education and technology: Does digital technology transform the process and purpose of education? Is there good evidence for the benefits of digital technology in education? What can history tell us about how technology has influenced educational theory and practice? Does technology make education fairer and more democratic? Do we need new theories of learning to make sense of a networked world? How can me make sense of educational technology in the context of broader social change, including globalisation and the shift to a knowledge economy? The module is organised around a series of debates led by student participants, as well as lectures by tutors, and practical activities with new technologies.

PRACTICE-BASED RESEARCH|ART|CRAFT AND DESIGN|PEDAGOGY|STUDIO WORK

This module enables students to identify and explore key issues of interest for developing research through studio practice and related theory. It takes place...

Practice-based Research in Art &amp; Design Education (CCME0028)

This module enables students to identify and explore key issues of interest for developing research through studio practice and related theory. It takes place in a specialist studio environment with technical support. During the module relevant theoretical texts and art practices are introduced to support the development of students’ initial ideas. A series of one to one and group tutorials provide opportunities to discuss the potential of practice based research to contribute to art pedagogy. In particular the development of situated, participatory, relational and collaborative approaches to art making are considered alongside more traditional forms. Assessment is based on the presentation of practice-based work supported by a 2,000 word written rationale. Previous experience of practical work in an area of art or design practice is normally required. Students not enrolled on the MA Art Education, Culture and Practice programme MUST contact the module tutor in the first instance before selecting on Portico.