Course Catalogue

To develop informed, knowledgeable, outstanding teachers, espousing creativity and research-informed teaching through deliberate practice; To develop students' critical reflection and reflexivity within the field of education and schooling, through analysis, synthesis and evaluation of evidence, theory and practice; To enable students to access, assess and effectively apply educational research, advanced scholarship and new insights from the discipline of education (and other related disciplines) in the classroom; To develop an understanding of the factors that influence effective, inclusive curriculum design and pedagogy and impact on pupils/learners; To provide opportunity for students to achieve their full academic potential at Level 7, through study encouraging self-motivation, self-awareness and application of initiative To encourage professional accountability informed by an understanding of evidence based practice;

The development of students' knowledge and understanding involves the provision of a range of online lectures, seminars, workshops, small group work and tutorials, along with self-directed study. These are supported by key sources/references including appropriate texts and policy. All assessment is coursework, which may include essays, reviews, case studies, portfolios, reports and digital presentations. Assessment methods are specific to each module and assessment methods are specified in each module guide. The development of intellectual skills is achieved through the critical exploration of theory, research, policy and approaches/potential approaches to practice in education, by self or others. The development of transferable skills are incorporated within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. Building on the student’s experiences as they advance through the programme, delivery begins with a largely instructor-directed approach and moves to develop a student-directed learning approach through the modules. This scaffolded-learning approach leads to more independent learning and direct student responsibility for their learning. A range of appropriate online teaching methods are used across the programme including: - Lectures - Seminars - One-One & Group Tutorials - Workshops - e-Learning - Directed Independent Study - Group Work - Online Discussion Forums - Assessment e-Workshops

This programme is designed to be taught and assessed with students who are typically in practice in schools, or other relevant educational settings . Students who are not directly engaged within a current educational setting, will need to complete a one month placement organised by the collaborative partner to take place in an appropriate context. Students will need to be able to draw on current educational practice to inform their work for module assessments on this programme.