LING71-112: Megatrends and Education

Description

This subject equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a teacher and an employee of the future. You will explore transformations in education from the perspective of world megatrends. The science of world megatrends provides us a unique insight into the ways the world and its systems are developing. The study of megatrends demonstrates how education is changing and what skills we must develop to confront its dynamic challenges such as increasing student diversity and digital transformations. In the first part of the subject, you will focus on internationalisation of education in Australia and globally. The second part explores digital transformation in education and the ways educators can prepare better to maximise its gains. The urgency for educators is to develop knowledge and skills necessary in preparing learners for these challenges. The time is now because, following William Gibson’s quote: “The Future is already here - it’s just not very evenly distributed”.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LING71-112
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $2,570.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $2,690.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $2,880.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $3,150.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues in the study of Megatrends and Education.
  2. Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems related to Megatrends and Education.
  3. Apply disciplinary knowledge to new contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a global citizen.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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