Internationalization of Education and Education Systems
| Title | Διεθνοποίηση της εκπαίδευσης και εκπαιδευτικά συστήματα / Internationalization of Education and Education Systems |
| Code | Π3045 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Anastasia Kesidou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600021746 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 8
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Pedagogic | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600255566
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. Τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας και Παιδαγωγικής | Anastasia Kesidou |
| 2. Τμήματα Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής | Anastasia Kesidou |
| 3. Τμήματα ΣΘΕ, Θεολογικής Σχολής | Anastasia Kesidou |
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600255566
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will
- be familiarized with Comparative Education as a field of Educational Science
- be familiarized with the European and global transformations in education policies
- understand the increasing involvement of international organizations in providing international agendas to their member states and the role of international comparative performance studies of school students
- understand traditions, similarities and differences between current European education systems (and influences of internationalization)
- gain a critical perspective on issues of internationalization of education
Course Content (Syllabus)
Currently, there is a discussion on the increasing internationalization of education, which is manifested in the growing interdependence of education systems in a competitive environment, the shifting of a significant part of the responsibility of education policy from the national to the European and international level, the harmonization of educational objectives and policies, etc. Key terms, such as “competencies/skills”, “learning outcomes”, “quality”, “accountability”, “assessment”, “privatization”, etc., have prevailed within the context of internationalization of education.
The course discusses these developments from the perspective of Comparative Education. It, first, sheds light on Comparative Education as a field of Educational Science, which focuses on the study, understanding and comparison of educational systems, with the aim of improvement. It then discusses the manifestations and challenges posed by the internationalization on education systems, focusing on the role of international and European organizations (OECD, UNESCO, European Union, Council of Europe) and international comparative performance studies of school students, such as PISA. The course then concentrates on certain examples of European education systems (Finland, Germany, England and France), especially their different dimensions (historical overview, administration and funding, structure, school curriculum, teacher profile and training, etc.) but also on the search for the effects of internationalization on their current orientations.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Video projections, ppt presentations, use of various electronic means in the preparation of students' semester projects/assignments(Internet, literature databases, etc.). Extensive use of the e-learning platform and its possibilities (preparation before and support after the individual sessions with a variety of learning material, assignment and upload of academic tasks by the students, etc.). In addition, use of e-mail when communicating with students.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 15 | 0.6 | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 24 | 1.0 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 30 | 1.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 40 | 1.6 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Other / Others | 38 | 1.5 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students are evaluated on the basis of
- their written performance in the final examination of the course
- their performance in a written group/individual project and its oral presentation
- their presence, participation and contribution in class
The criteria are announced to the students in the beginning of the semester. The examination questions are set according to the learning outcomes. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding of the course content as well as abilities such as analysis, synthesis and implementation.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Ζμας, Αριστοτέλης (2007). Παγκοσμιοποίηση και εκπαιδευτική πολιτική. Αθήνα: Μεταίχμιο.
2.Τσαούσης, Δημήτρης (2007). Η εκπαιδευτική πολιτική των διεθνών οργανισμών. Παγκόσμιες και ευρωπαϊκές διαστάσεις. Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
Last Update
01-04-2025
