MA Education (Teaching and Learning)

The course has a modular structure consisting of 4 core modules. Each module carries a credit rating of 30 credits except Dissertation module, which consists of 60 credits, and a total of 180 credits is required to gain the award.

Exploring Teaching and Learning This module will develop your understanding of the ideas of curriculum: what is taught, how it is taught and why it is taught. You'll explore elements of the hidden curriculum, including hierarchy, power, values, confidence, stereotypes and labelling. The module will also help you to understand how a teachers role is constructed. What are teacher identities and how do these shape the role of teachers? Is teaching a professional activity? What are the ideas around this aspect? What is a reflexive/reflective teacher and how does this enhance professional development? You'll also consider some learning theories and their practical application within your setting. Methods of Enquiry This module will develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of research methods, in both academic and professional contexts. It considers some of the theories, methods and implication of research and the complex role of researchers and of practitioner-researchers. You'll explore a range of methods of enquiry in order to enable you to understand the significance and ethics of research.

Methods of Enquiry This module will develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of research methods, in both academic and professional contexts. It considers some of the theories, methods and implication of research and the complex role of researchers and of practitioner-researchers. You'll explore a range of methods of enquiry in order to enable you to understand the significance and ethics of research.

Mentoring and Coaching This module will help you to explore the role of mentoring and coaching. You'll have the opportunity to examine issues linked to implementing and managing mentoring/coaching schemes, the role of mentors and/or coaches, the strategies that could be used within a mentoring and/or coaching relationship and the ethical issues governing them.

Understanding E-Learning You will be introduced to a range of ICT tools and techniques for innovation in teaching and learning. Emphasis is placed on the selection of approaches appropriate to the learners needs. Alongside the practical aspects of using these tools you will consider how they can transform learning and develop a deeper, theoretical and analytical understanding. You'll also explore current debates in the field of e-learning.

Dissertation This module seeks to deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research. You'll learn about traditions of educational research; positivism, interpretivism and action research and the strengths and challenges of carrying out research in these traditions. This module provides you the opportunity to carry out a piece of research based on a contemporary or work-related issue or problem.

You will need:

• To be aged 19+ at the commencement of this qualification
• An honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent.
• If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

For online learning you'll need access to a PC with Internet connection or WIFI device which enables Microsoft Teams calling. You'll need commitment to attend face-to-face teaching sessions at regular intervals and to review progress (regular - being pre-arranged between teacher and student).

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Upon successful completion of your postgraduate studies,

1. This course can help you advance your career and progress into middle and senior management roles

2. You may progress to doctorate study

Fee information

How is my course assessed?

On this course you'll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of critical reflection and how to employ independent learning strategies to enable you to evaluate and inform your professional practice. You'll also develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of educational research.

The full-time route starts in either September or January and takes 12 months to complete. The modules are normally taught in weekly seminars and workshops. Some modules may take place on Saturdays.

The part-time route starts in September and takes 24 months to complete. The modules are normally taught at Saturday Day Schools and on Tuesday evenings with one module (Understanding E-learning) in Year 2.

You'll also use our Virtual Learning Environment and online library facilities which provide access to a wide range of high-quality learning materials.

The course is normally assessed through course work. The assessment on the course allows you to demonstrate your practical knowledge and skills alongside developing your critical and theoretical understanding of the subject.

The assessment builds on your particular interests and context and is likely to have outcomes that will be of benefit to your professional life and to your employer.

You'll be provided with guidance to help you develop your assignment work by module tutors and specialist learning support staff.

For international students, we provide a weekly academic study skills support workshop to help you get the most from the main modules.

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback is available after the publication of results.

Academic reading will be required and APA 7th referencing will need to be used as part of all assignments. Average time commitment recommended for personal study is 17.5 hours per week (it is important to recognise that students learn at different paces and, therefore, this figure for part-time learning should be used as a guide only).

University regulations require 100 study hours per 10 credits. For part time students this equates to 900 hours per year, 1800 hours in total.