Course modules

Researching Education (30 credits) - Introduces research methodologies and their implications to in forma research proposal for the dissertation element
Major project/dissertation (60 credits) - In consultation with the course leader, you will be encouraged to undertake research in an area that speaks to your own interests/experience. Assessment may include a continuing professional development event with your employer.
You will select from the following 30 credit optional modules:

Assessment and the Curriculum - Examines the ways in which a content-led curriculum focuses classroom encounters upon assessment rather than learning. It also considers the ways in which you are tested; the effectiveness of this regime on you, the teacher and the school. Alternative approacheS to curriculum and assessment will be identified to enhance your learning
Current and Emergent Issues - Reflects upon the subject matter using appropriate social science tools. Issues are subject to change but may include: teacher as manager in the classroom; performance and inspection; education and the learning society
Technology Enhanced Learning - Looks at the dangers and potentials of new technologies (internet, interactive whiteboards, multimedia, search engines etc) for schooling, learning and teaching. How can such technology be used effectively and what future education spaces/possibilities are opened up
Learners and Learning - Looks at the changing nature of the learner today. What does this mean for the role of the teacher and the nature of schooling? How do people learn today and what interventions and strategies might enrich the learning environment
Managing Educational Change - Looks at the ways in which you, as teachers, can actively engage with such issues above in your own working life and what the practical impacts of policy are
Teaching and assessment

The Education Practice course uses a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and group work during evening teaching sessions. You will also be expected to undertake self-directed study.

If you study full-time, you will attend taught sessions for two evenings per week and complete the course in one academic year. If you study part-time, you will attend taught sessions for one evening per week and complete the course in two academic years.

Academic expertise
Our experienced practice and research-based course team are all qualified teachers and lecturers, and have been recognised for excellence in teaching, curriculum design and innovation.

Members of the team are currently involved in active research, which shapes and informs our teaching.

Areas of research include;
Academic practice
Arts education
Assessment
Change management
Communities of practice
Excellence and good practice
Inclusion and equality
Leadership
Learning, including online learning
Pedagogy
Philosophy of education
Psychology of education
Policy implementation
Professional development
Research methods
Technology