Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7504MALED-JAN-PAR
Aims
To provide opportunities for professionals in education to expand their knowledge and understanding through learning based on engagement with current educational theory, research, policy and practice in relation to an identified current issue in education To develop participants' critical professional practice through analysis of, reflection on, and engagement with, this knowledge and understanding in their professional setting To support professionals to develop professionally and personally through engagement with the module
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically analyse key theoretical frameworks and concepts in relation to an identified current issue in education
2.
Scrutinise the research and evidence base associated with an identified area of education provision
3.
Synthesis theory and research to inform practice in relation to an identified current issue in education
4.
Critically evaluate the local, national or international policy associated with an issue
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
This module centres on a critical examination of contemporary issues in education from the perspective of the critical and reflective professional. A major current issue is identified for critical examination of the nature of policy and policy implementation on professional practice. Participants will work to develop a critique of the identified area of interest. They will:
The online module content will be developed and updated by the programme team to reflect changes and developments in global and regional educational landscapes.
It is expected that contemporary issues relating to equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism, technology in education, special educational needs, etc. will be incorporated into the syllabus of the module. However, the content at any point in time should not be artificially limited to or necessarily include every issue listed in this outline. It should be noted that the topics that dominate the content of the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education (JCIE) should be used as a guide for the module - JCIE stands as a standard reference point in the field.
Note: the revision of the syllabus content does not require that this module proforma be updated, provided it does not deviate from the published module learning outcomes.
This module centres on a critical examination of contemporary issues in education from the perspective of the critical and reflective professional. A major current issue is identified for critical examination of the nature of policy and policy implementation on professional practice. Participants will work to develop a critique of the identified area of interest. They will:
- Identify an aspect of their practice they wish to investigate and develop
- In consultation with their tutor, identify related literature, drawing on this to analyse key issues
- Examine/reflect on professional practice in the light of the critique of literature/research/policy
The online module content will be developed and updated by the programme team to reflect changes and developments in global and regional educational landscapes.
It is expected that contemporary issues relating to equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism, technology in education, special educational needs, etc. will be incorporated into the syllabus of the module. However, the content at any point in time should not be artificially limited to or necessarily include every issue listed in this outline. It should be noted that the topics that dominate the content of the Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education (JCIE) should be used as a guide for the module - JCIE stands as a standard reference point in the field.
Note: the revision of the syllabus content does not require that this module proforma be updated, provided it does not deviate from the published module learning outcomes.
Module Overview:
This module is delivered as part of a fully Online Programme. It will provide a grounding in policy and research for educational professionals with an interest in developing their understanding of an aspect around a current issue in education. The assessment will be a critical analysis of a current/recent issue and responses. This must make reference to relevant practice and theoretical frameworks.
This module is delivered as part of a fully Online Programme. It will provide a grounding in policy and research for educational professionals with an interest in developing their understanding of an aspect around a current issue in education. The assessment will be a critical analysis of a current/recent issue and responses. This must make reference to relevant practice and theoretical frameworks.