307051 (v.1) Ed 441 - An Introduction to Catholic Education

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Catholic education in Australia - a brief history of Catholic education and the structure of Catholic education in Western Australia. Evangelisation and the mission of Catholic schools, the culture of the Catholic school, and the role of the teacher in the Catholic School. The study of the language of Catholic education and current challenges facing Catholic schools.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Shown understanding in the use of the language of Catholic education. Recognised the contribution of history to present understandings of the role of the Catholic School. Articulated perceptions of the mission of Catholic Schools. Articulated the role of the teacher in the Catholic School. Identified interaction between the values of the Catholic school and specific curriculum areas. Recognised and critically evaluated emerging education issues and challenges specific to Catholic education.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Holohan, G. (1999). Australian Religious Education: Facing the Challenges. Perth, National Catholic Education Commission. Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education. (1977). The Catholic School. Homebush, St Paul Publications. The Congregation for Catholic Education. (1988). The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School.

Unit Texts:

Dwyer, B. (1993), Catholic Schools: Creating a New Culture, E.J. Dwyer, Newton. Ryan, M., Brennan, D. and Willmett, T. (1996). Catholic Schools: Australian Landscapes. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essays 2500 - 3000 words (2) 60%. Examination 40%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y