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This module comprise three elements.
Sociology component includes Gender, Race/Ethnicity, Family Structures, Travellers in Education, Disability, Human Rights, Inclusion and Citizenship which are examined in a systematic manner against a background of relevant national and international literature.
In Psychology of Education, a focus on Learning Difficulties and Giftedness is designed to direct students towards an increasing understanding of the uniqueness of each child.
Through engagement with Development and Intercultural Education (DICE), the contribution of education to global justice is examined. Issues such as poverty, energy resources, trade, human rights are explored and their potential for cross curricular work in schools is examined.
Guiding documents informing inter-cultural education are introduced and students are supported in planning appropriate intercultural education at whole school level.
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