Course description
Part-Time study
Introduction
The education team within the School supports critical and independent enquiry into leadership, management, learning and teaching that draws on social science perspectives and debates. It supports research that aims to improve the educational experiences of all participants in education and has a very successful track record of providing continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for education professionals, whether practising teachers or educational managers. This MA has been designed to complement other education programmes run within the School providing serving teachers with professional development and accreditation opportunities.
The modular programme allows flexibility in that participants may take single modules, or build modules into recognised awards (Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MA). Delivery is through a combination of self-study materials and one day taught sessions for each module enabling sharing of ideas and good practice. In certain circumstances there are opportunities for school-based delivery on core modules that has proved successful in the past and is in line with current TDA thinking.
Course Structure and Content
The award of MA will be made to participants who successfully complete 120 credits of taught modules plus a 60 credit dissertation. Participants who complete the taught modules only (120 credits) may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma while those completing four taught modules (60 credits) may be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate.
In year 1, participants take six modules (15 credits each).
In year 2, participants take a research methodology module (30 credits) and the dissertation (60 credits).
Course Modules
Modules offered include:
• Professional development experience
• Leading educational improvement and effectiveness
• Managing teaching and learning
• Managing change and conflict
• Curriculum leadership
• Managing groups and teams
• Research methodology (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 credits)
Assessment
Participants must complete work-related written assignments for each module, plus a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation. The assignments will provide opportunities to investigate key aspects of their own practice, consider them in the light of theory and literature, and reflect on the implications of their findings. The assignments are designed to lead to individual, team or institutional improvement.
Funding
Candidates will need to obtain their own source of funding.
However, where applicants are members of staff of Keele Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Partnership schools or where schools wish to support several teachers taking the programme, discounts on fees may be available.
