Policy and Professional Issues - DHQ9235

Assessment 1: Oral presentation/assessment

Formative assessment will take place through at least one of the following methods:Discussion of first drafts of assignments; face to face tutorials; electronic or other distance tutorial or discussion facility; group discussions and tutorials with peer and tutor feedback; presentations with peer and tutor feedback.

Oral presentation/assessment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

A Professional Issues Assignment. Trainees will produce an essay of approximately 4,500 words in which they will:• Review debates central to own professional context in lifelong learning;• Analyse notions of curriculum, social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion in own context;• Discuss concepts of reflective practice and debate its role in teacher professionalism;• Evaluate the development of own values and dispositions during the period of teacher identity formation.

 Written Assignment

Assessment 1: Presentation

A presentation on a contemporary issue (equivalent to 1,500 words) in which trainees will:• Analyse the findings of evidence-based research and practice and relate them to potential development of own professional practice and values in their curriculum area.

Presentation

Policy and Professional Issues

DMQ9230 - Policy and Professional Issues

DIQ9230 - Policy and Professional Issues

DIQ9235 - Policy and Professional Issues

DMQ9235 - Policy and Professional Issues

<p>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 lifelong learning, including debates on reflective practice and a discussion of your own educational values and the extent to which these promote social justice.</p>

School of Education and Professional Development





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DHQ9235 - Policy and Professional Issues

	Appraise the development of own values and professional standards in relation to social justice.

Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism in the context of curriculum development.

	Analyse evidence-based research in own curriculum area.

	Contextualise professional standards to own pedagogical approach within the subject specialism.

	Discuss relevant social and cultural perspectives on educational policy in Lifelong Learning.

	Contextualise professionalism and related values in education.

	Analyse educational philosophies in Lifelong Learning.

	Identify links between research-informed practice and curriculum development.

	Engage with academic literature on curriculum, professionalism and subject specialism.