This course aims to explore and analyse the history, philosophy and psychology of education in Australia and overseas for the purposes of the art teacher, the art administrator, and the art educator in a whole school environment. Course content will include - analysis of the distinctions between models of explanation, models and methodologies (e.g. anthropological, analytic); overview of the theories and methods involved in studying the history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and politics of education. Issues for examination are drawn from whole school change; disadvantaged education; accountability in the school - financial, social, educational; community involvement.