Explore Education Studies
Education Studies examines how learning is shaped by institutions, culture and practice. This subject guide introduces the questions, methods and practical work that help learners understand the field before choosing a formal course of study.
A strong starting point is to connect learning theory with education policy. The first develops a foundation for reasoning; the second provides a setting in which to test ideas. Keep a learning journal that records assumptions, sources and questions that remain unresolved.
Four areas to investigate
Learning theory
Connect learning theory to the study of how learning is shaped by institutions, culture and practice. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Education policy
Connect education policy to the study of how learning is shaped by institutions, culture and practice. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Assessment
Connect assessment to the study of how learning is shaped by institutions, culture and practice. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Inclusive education
Connect inclusive education to the study of how learning is shaped by institutions, culture and practice. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Learn through inquiry
Compare two approaches to classroom assessment using learning goals and inclusion criteria.
Begin with a question narrow enough to investigate. Decide what evidence would support an answer, document the method and explain what further work would be needed.