013377 Change, Equity and Pedagogy

This subject is concerned with how practitioners can better understand their work and more effectively act on it. It emphasises the role of practitioners in fostering learning, in changing workplaces, communities and societies. The subject is built around the idea that practice in work situations, communities and educational institutions has a 'learning dimension'. In practice situations, students continually learn and teach. Much of this learning and education is incidental and informal, embedded in other activities. The subject teaches students how to make this learning explicit and to harness its productive potential. Particular attention is given to the changing contexts and dynamics of professional practice, and what these mean for how practitioners think about and act on their work situations. The subject critically reviews major approaches to leading and facilitating organisational and social change. It also teaches a combination of analytical, interpersonal and educational skills required in leading and facilitating social and organisational change and learning. Subject assessment involves students in conducting an action research project on an issue or problem arising from their practice.