Course Details
Aims and Conceptions of Education
Course Code EDUC808
EFTS 0.2500
Points 30.00
Level 8
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Prescriptor
Past, present and future aims of education will be critically examined in this foundational course. Different conceptions of knowledge and learning, as well as the relationships between education and society, citizenship and employment will be explored. Students will consider how these ideas are expressed in contemporary education, both internationally and in New Zealand.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK1053   Master of Education   (MEd)
180.00
  AK3696   Bachelor of Arts (Honours)   (BA(Hons))
120.00
  AK3743   Postgraduate Diploma in Education   (PgDipEd)
120.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
EDUC808/A101  A  28-Feb-2026  28-Feb-2026  SAT  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  AJ108 
    04-Mar-2026  04-Mar-2026  WED  5:00 PM - 7:30 PM  AJ108 
    21-Mar-2026  21-Mar-2026  SAT  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  AJ108 
    25-Mar-2026  25-Mar-2026  WED  5:00 PM - 7:30 PM  AJ108 
    25-Apr-2026  25-Apr-2026  SAT  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  AJ108 
    29-Apr-2026  29-Apr-2026  WED  5:00 PM - 7:30 PM  AJ108 
    16-May-2026  16-May-2026  SAT  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  AJ108 
    20-May-2026  20-May-2026  WED  5:00 PM - 7:30 PM  AJ108 
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