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School:

School of Education and Professional Development

Credit Rating:

30

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Non Graded

Version Valid From:

2017-11-01

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study
Lecture
Tutorial and Project Supervision
Seminar

Professional Body Requirements

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills

Synopsis

The module will develop your understanding of policy and issues relating to professionalism in lifelong learning. You will explore the impact of policy on professional practice and curriculum developments, drawing on appropriate evidence to evaluate professional practice and discuss possible improvements. You will also discuss key issues of professionalism in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Lectures and seminars on key topics; work-based learning; critical engagement with mentors and other learners, through group work, work-based support groups or electronic communications. Use of the University VLE. Elements of independent study, supported by blended learning.

Outline Syllabus

Definitions of professionalism and policy. Critiques of different concepts of curriculum and how these relate to political, philosophical, and socio-economic perspectives on education. Environmental sustainability in education. The ways in which national, local and organisational policy influence the curriculum. The nature of professionalism. Critical discussion of concepts and models of … For more content click the Read More button below. Philosophical issues; values, ethics and autonomy.  Own continuing professional development.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Focused classwork observations

Summative Assessment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment 3: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

All assessment tasks should: Meet all module learning outcomesDemonstrate effective practical, professional and reflective skills, knowledge and values in own subject areaSynthesis a depth and breadth relevant readingDemonstrate a critical and systematic understanding of key issuesCritically analyse the application of theory to practice where appropriateBe written and presented in a … For more content click the Read More button below. All assessment tasks must be passed

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