EDF5761 Education in Contemporary Contexts

Assessment Task Two (Professional Development – Adding your voice to the conversation)

Now that you have identified a key debate/controversy in contemporary education, your task is to present the controversy to a group of educators in order to impact on their philosophy and practice.

Scenario

A local educational institution has invited you as an expert on the issue, to deliver a presentation to raise awareness. The institution in question is keen to draw on your expertise to enhance local educational provision.

Your task

Design and develop a presentation or poster which explores the issue, and offers practical strategies for implementation. Academic posters will be discussed in class.

Your presentation will cover these elements:

• Introduction and context
• Key thinkers or theorists
• Empirical studies which demonstrate impact
• Focus on local school or institution- how does this issue contribute to their
• What are the practical implications for educators?
• Strategies to develop and strengthen the profession in the short term and the long

OR

Condense your first task into a media piece of about 800 wards and publish in a local media platform before the due date.

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