2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5002M Foundations of Educational Practice

30 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Syafiq Mat Noor
Email: S.MatNoor@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module is designed to deepen students’ understanding of key concepts in educational practice, acknowledging that these practices are dynamic and constantly evolving. Influenced by ongoing research, technological advancements, cultural shifts, and societal needs, educational practices are vital in shaping the effectiveness of the educational process and the overall quality of education. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to engage in active reflection to critically examine these educational practices, thus preparing to become educational leaders who can respond to and shape the future of education.

Objectives

Students will be equipped to identify and define the key elements of practice architectures, including cultural-discursive, material-economic, and social-political arrangements, and their influence on educational practices across various settings. In addition, students will engage in reflective practices to assess their personal learning experiences, gaining insights into their learning journey. They will utilise reflexivity to understand the impact of their own teaching methods and biases and foster a deeper awareness of their educational approach. Furthermore, students will explore and describe key theories of learning, building an understanding of theoretical frameworks. They will be tasked with analysing how these theories are applied in educational settings and assessing their effectiveness in explaining the learning process.

The core aim of this module is to inspire students to engage in reflexivity. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their learning experiences and to contemplate the reasons for their involvement in the education system. A key aspect of this reflection is to aid students in developing their understanding of the philosophical foundations of education. By engaging with key theories and developing a comprehensive understanding, students will delve into educational theories that will shape their learning, teaching, and research. This will assist them in envisioning their future paths. The delivery of the module, through methods such as journaling, discussions, and presentations, challenges students to cultivate a more reflective stance. The assessments are designed to mould students’ thinking, guiding them towards becoming practitioners and leaders in education.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Articulate their understanding of the concept of practice architectures and its significance in diverse educational settings.

2. Critically reflect on personal learning and teaching experiences, employing both reflection and reflexivity.

3. Understand key theories of learning by examining how they relate to the learning process and exploring their implications in educational contexts.

Skills outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

4. A capacity to connect theoretical learning with their own life experiences, showcasing learning and personal growth.

5. The ability to critically evaluate diverse arguments and perspectives to formulate well-reasoned opinions, arguments, theories, and ideas

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	1	1.00	1.00
Fieldwork	2	3.00	6.00
Lecture	6	1.00	6.00
Practical	2	6.00	12.00
Seminar	6	2.00	12.00
Independent online learning hours			263.00
Private study hours			0.00
Total Contact hours			37.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Peer review sessions – In these sessions, students can present key elements of their work to small groups of peers for feedback. This method encourages collaborative learning and helps students develop critical thinking and communication skills as they review and discuss each other’s work. Peer feedback will be guided by structured rubrics or checklists, aligning with the learning objectives of the module.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 24/05/2024

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