ICT in EducationModule Details

Rationale 

A key focus of this course is to promote understanding of the interrelation between pedagogy, technology and education. Students who take this course will work towards an assignment that demonstrates critical understanding of this interrelationship using an appropriate and professionally relevant educational setting to exemplify the theoretical and practical issues arising from the implementation of technology for learning. This approach often requires teachers to understand policies so they can design lesson plans to implement national policies and address high-priority problems. Thus, the students must have an in-depth knowledge of national policies and social priorities, and be able to design, modify, and implement classroom practices that support these policies. 
The course aims to provide both a theoretical framework for understanding ICT, drawing on research evidence and scholarly dissertations, and a methodological framework.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will be expected to:
(i)    Assess the alternative theoretical perspectives on the application of ICT to teaching and learning.
(ii)   Analyse data and situations pertaining to the knowledge domain.
(iii)  Synthesise relevant ideas and information arising from other sources and be able to provide an informed response.
(iv)  Critically reflect on own experience in the domain and provide discussion about how theoretical perspectives may affect practice.