Sociology of Education
Sociology of Education
Our Challenge
This Challenge Based Learning module introduces students to the major themes in the sociology of education and the socio-cultural issues that have an impact on the school/classroom community.
The Team
Teamchers
These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.
Learners
- Study period
- 8 September 2025 – 10 April 2026
- Study format
- Hybrid
- Application period
- 30 July 2025 – 1 May 2026
- Credits
- 5 ECTS
- Hosting university
- Dublin City University
- Topics
Information
Value and progress
LO1 - Learning Outcome 1
Display an understanding of the relationship between school and society.
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LO2 - Learning Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key socio-cultural issues and their impact on the second-level school community.
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LO3 - Learning Outcome 3
Give evidence of critical engagement with the relevant documents/policies that seek to respond to sustainability; global citizenship; wellbeing and resilience; working with parents; education disadvantage, gender in education and intercultural education.
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LO4 - Learning Outcome 4
Engage in critical reflection on the role of the teacher in creating an inclusive teaching/learning community in light of the themes/issues raised in the module.
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LO5 - Learning Outcome 5
Describe and be able to analyse a number of key contemporary socio-cultural issues and be able to consider their impact on the second-level school community.
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LO6 - Learning Outcome 6
Work collaboratively and creatively to apply a challenge-based learning approach to respond to the issues raised in the module
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Hosting university
Dublin City University
