2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Education
| Programme code: | MA-ED-FT | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Innocent Tasara | Contact address: | I.Tasara@leeds.ac.uk |
A part-time variant of this programme is available, Prog Code MA-ED-PT. For further details, please contact programme leader.
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
- Normally a first degree and at least 2 years' experience in the field of education.
- Other applicants with appropriate experience will be considered on an individual basis.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Education
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Education
Programme specification:
Different modules in this large and wide-ranging programme have their own particular aims and objectives. However, all taught modules and the Critical Study/dissertation aim to enhance the professional development of experienced teachers. An overall course aim is to ensure that this development takes place in the context and atmosphere of the latest research in education and the particular specialism within the field which the module addresses.
The course is designed to develop the necessary educational understanding, analytical skills and leadership qualities for success in education through to the raising of pupils' achievement and school improvement. The size of the course, the wide range of modules available and the flexible modular structure permit teachers to develop these requirements in all curriculum areas, at all levels and in all phases.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study and pass the following compulsory module:
| EDUC5060M | Getting Started: Research Questions and Approaches in Education | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5430M | Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) |
Optional modules:
Students must study and pass at least 15 credits from the following modules: EDUC5061M, EDUC5062M or EDUC5063M.
| EDUC5061M | Philosophical underpinning of educational research | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5062M | Qualitative data: processes of collection, interpretation and analysis | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5063M | Introduction to quantitative data analysis | 15 credits | 1 Nov to 31 Dec, Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
- Candidates will be required to study 90 credits from the following optional modules.
- Candidates may not choose more than 60 credits from the same specialist programme area.
| EDUC5034M | Global Learning in UK Primary Schools | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5042M | Contemporary Global Challenges in Education Policy and Leadership Practice | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5043M | Critical Perspectives on Leadership Theory and Practice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5053M | Directed Study in Education 1 | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5256M | Technology Enhanced Language Learning | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5257M | Learning with Digital Technologies | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5258M | Design and Evaluation of Digital Learning Environments | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5259M | Technology, Education and Society | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5263M | Digital Learning in Practice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5306M | The Practice of Supporting Language Teacher Learning | 15 credits | 1 Mar to 31 May | |
| EDUC5610M | Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Approaches | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5611M | Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Curriculum | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5763M | Understanding A-Level Mathematics | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| EDUC5764M | Learning and teaching A-level Mathematics | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| EDUC5811M | Developmental Disorders I: Dyslexia and Developmental Coordination Disorder | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5812M | Developmental Disorders II: Attention Deficit Disorder and Autistic Spectrum Disorder | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5861M | Theorizing Childhood and Youth | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5862M | Research with Children and Young People | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EDUC5863M | On-screen, off-screen: children's creativity and cultures | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| EDUC5865M | Children and young people: citizenship, participation and social justice | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| EDUC5903M | Learning and Teaching Vocabulary | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5912M | Grammar, Learning and Teaching | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5925M | Teacher Education for TESOL | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5926M | The TESOL curriculum and TESOL change | 15 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| EDUC5927M | Assessing Language Learning | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EDUC5935M | Materials Development for TESOL | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Last updated: 12/09/2016
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