Teaching and assessment
for Education (Nursery/Early Education) MEd
Teaching
This course is taught online through various methods including:
- online study materials
- telephone or video conference tutorials - both individual and in groups
- webinars and online lectures
- email communications
Recognition of prior learning may be available for up to 50% of the course, subject to approval, allowing you advanced entry.
The course can take around two to three years to complete, depending on your own circumstances. Most students study one module at a time, however there is a fast-track option to study two modules together.
Each 30 credit module will take an average of 15 hours per week of study time to complete. For those on the fast-track route this will be around 30 hours per week.
- Masters (MEd) award - four 30 credit modules plus one 60 credit dissertation
- PG Diploma award - four 30 credit modules
- PG Certificate award - two 30 credit modules
Assessment
Assessment methods are tailored to each module and vary depending on modules chosen. They can include:
- written assignments
- written projects
- writing skills assessment
- other forms of coursework
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This list should give you a good idea of which modules you can take, however it may change before you begin your course, and may not show all available modules.
Module list
Core modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
PD50189 - Reflecting Upon Practice
PD50177 - Research Methods for Professional Inquiry
PD50206 - Dissertation
Optional modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
ED50047 - Reflecting upon Leadership within the IB
ED51073 - Theory and Methodologies in TESOL
ED51074 - Language Awareness and Practice in TESOL
PD50194 - International Education
PD50205 - The Inclusive Educator
PD50218 - Wellbeing of Children and Young People
PD50192 - Innovation in Education
PD50175 - Leadership, change and Organisational Development
PD50230 - Mentoring
PD50237 - Teaching and Learning for Equity
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