Qualifi L7 Diploma Unit EDML710 Contemporary Issues in Education (K/650/6690) Assignment Brief 2026

Qualifi Level 7 Diploma In Educational Management And Leadership     

Unit EDML710 Assignment Brief

Aim

The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to a wide range of new and emerging topics from many educational sectors. The content will allow learners to explore a range of philosophical, theoretical and practical issues facing those working in contemporary educational contexts and will allow learners to contextualise their learning on new perspectives/initiatives appropriately. Also, learners will develop knowledge, critical understanding and skills through an engagement with the new perspectives on and  issues about education.

Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria

Suggested Reading

• Edwards, A., (2012), New Technology and Education, London: Bloomsbury.
• Gorard, S., and See, B.H., (2014), Overcoming Disadvantage in Education, Abingdon: Routledge.
• McArthur, J., (2014), Rethinking Knowledge within Higher Education, London: Bloomsbury.
• Sala, S. D. and Anderson, M., (Eds), (2012), Neuroscience in Education, Oxford: OUP.
• Skelton, C., Francis, B., and Smulyan, L., (2007), The Sage Handbook of Gender and
• Education, London: Sage.
• Eacott, S., and Evers, C., (2016), New Directions in Educational Leadership, Abingdon:
• McEntarfer, H.K., (2016), Navigating Gender and Sexuality in the Classroom, Abingdon:
• November, A., (2010), Empowering Students with Technology second edition, London: Sage.
• Race, R., (2012), Multiculturalism and Education, London: Bloomsbury.