Teaching sociology in Australia.

Report from a project investigating the extent and nature of sociology teaching in Australian universities and the issues faced by teachers. The findings led to seven recommendations for consideration by The Sociological Association of Australia Executive: 1. Raise the profile of curriculum issues w...

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Institutions:RMIT University
University of Newcastle
La Trobe University
Main Authors: Marshall, Helen, Robinson, Peter, Germov, John, Clark, Eileen
Publicado em: Australian Learning and Teaching Council 2009
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Resumo:Report from a project investigating the extent and nature of sociology teaching in Australian universities and the issues faced by teachers. The findings led to seven recommendations for consideration by The Sociological Association of Australia Executive: 1. Raise the profile of curriculum issues within TASA 2. Increase reflexive understanding of the 'metamorphous' discipline via further research 3. Focus on methodology as strength of sociology 4. Pay attention to branding the discipline within universities 5. Work on making the discipline more visible outside universities 6. Link with interdisciplinary allies 7. Seize opportunities for dealing with the changing environment in Australian universities. [Executive summary, ed]
ISBN:9780980642018

9780980642018