Teaching and assessment for Leading Learning & Teaching MEd

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Teaching

Our teaching approaches include:

lectures
seminars
group based discussions
enquiry and action learning - collaborative research and problem solving
collaborative group inquiry activities (including inter-professional collaboration)
online materials and discussion boards
optional work based projects

We emphasise the development of self-directed learning, with support and guidance from your tutor and module leaders.

Assessment

Assessment methods may include a combination of:

reflective and critical essays
oral presentations
research visualisations
research reports

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: AG11075 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

You will learn to develop your academic writing and reading to a postgraduate level. This will develop your understanding of what makes academic writing clear and accurate.

You will also further develop your skills and understanding by engaging in discussion and practical activities.

Communicating Research in Education 1 full module details

Module code: AG11076 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

You will learn essential skills in academic writing. These are a requirement for effective planning and writing your dissertation.

You will also explore and strengthen your understanding of what makes a high-quality dissertation.

Communicating Research in Education 2 full module details

Module code: PD50177 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

You will develop and build your knowledge of how to conduct ethical research.

You will develop your research literacy. This will touch on learning about the fundamentals of research philosophy and practice.

You will also be introduced to different research methods.

Research Methods for Professional Inquiry full module details

Module code: PD50189 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

The process of reflection and reflective practice is crucial for any successful educator.

This includes the ability to critically analyse your actions. You also reflect on the personal and professional ethos of being an educator.

Reflecting Upon Practice full module details

Module code: PD50192 Credits: 30 Semester: Semester 1

You will explore innovation as a broad and varied concept. You will adopt a critical perspective on innovation. This will be consistent with your role as a reflective professional.

You will also explore your personal capacity for creativity and innovation

Innovation in Education full module details