Learning outcomes

The aims of the course are to :

  •     unravel the complex links between school and society
  •     analyse the current problems facing schools by placing them in their historical context
  •     analyse social inequalities in relation to schooling, how they arose and the pedagogical approaches that could be developed to reduce them
  •     consider the school as an organisation
  •     identify the various players in and around the school and classroom, and analyse their roles and functions
  •     understand certain social phenomena specific to school life.

Goals

See learning outcomes

Teaching methods

The sessions will alternate between interactive presentations, sub-group work, testimonials from professionals and video analysis.

Assessment method

The theory course is assessed by means of a written examination comprising open questions. Sample questions will be made available to students during the semester. The marking criteria will also be explained. One of these is the ability to write coherent, reasoned answers in acceptable French, as the teaching profession also involves written communication with pupils and parents.

The work and/or field experiments carried out as part of the exercises count of the final mark. The work must be handed in before the examination on the theory course. It is a condition of access to the examination.

The examination arrangements for the theory part will be the same in the 2nd session. However, if the work is satisfactory, its mark will be included in the mark for the theoretical part in the 2nd session. In the event of failure in the 1st session, the student must complete the assignment. Completion of the assignment is a condition of access to the 2nd session examination.

Sources, references and any support material

Bibliographical references are provided on the ppt.

Various articles and resources are available in the WEBCAMPUS area of the course.

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
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Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Teaching focus Standard 0 4
Master in Management, Teaching focus Standard 0 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Mathematics Standard 0 4
Master in Economics : General, Teaching focus Standard 0 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Management Standard 0 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Physics Standard 0 4
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Teaching focus Standard 0 4
Master in Chemistry, Teaching focus Standard 0 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Economics : General Standard 0 4
Master in Physics, Teaching focus Standard 0 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Biology Standard 0 4
Master in Mathematics, Teaching focus Standard 0 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Chemistry Standard 1 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Mathematics Standard 1 4
Master in Economics : General, Teaching focus Standard 1 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Management Standard 1 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Physics Standard 1 4
Master in Management, Teaching focus Standard 1 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Economics : General Standard 1 4
Master in Physics, Teaching focus Standard 1 4
Teaching Qualification for Upper Secondary Education - Biology Standard 1 4
Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, Teaching focus Standard 2 4
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Teaching focus Standard 2 4
Master in Chemistry, Teaching focus Standard 2 4
Master in Mathematics, Teaching focus Standard 2 4