Studenst will get familiar with fundamental school education terminology and clasifications.
SCHOOL EDUCATION_ Study Guide
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF SCHOOL EDUCATION
Aim of the Lesson
The Content of the Lesson
- definition of school education
- normative and descriptive pedagogy
- educational research
- Evidence-based education
Key Concepts
- school education
- normative pedagogy
- descriptive pedagogy
- evidence-based education
Outcomes of the Lesson
In this module we will seek to understand the substantive nature, aims and contributions of school education as a discipline. On completion of the module you will be able to:
a) define school pedagogy as a discipline,
b) compare normative pedagogy and descriptive pedagogy,
c) justify the usefulness of educational research,
d) evaluate the pros and cons of evidence-based pedagogy.