SED7033 - Triangulating Theory and Practice

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 - Show systematic knowledge and critical awareness of the work of major educational theorists, and conceptual developments in educational thought in relation to contemporary issues in educational practice

2 - Synthesize knowledge and critical awareness of the work of educational theorists in order to evaluate their applicability to contemporary issues in educational practice

3 - Appraise the part played by theory in the methodologies and conclusions of relevant research, in order to provide a critical rationale for its application in educational practice in relation to contemporary issues

Content:

This module is designed to help educators understand the theories that underpin change building and prescriptions of best practice in a complex and fast-changing professional context. It will introduce students to a small range of important thinkers that have had, or currently exert influence, on educational thought and practice. It will also use case study examples of the way that lines between academic theory and educational practice can be crossed and re-crossed by professionals. Finally, the module is designed to build critical confidence in reading and triangulating theory and practice for members of a profession often called to think and react quickly to situations or policy changes.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Students will learn through a mix of approaches. These include lead lectures from experts in the field; some guest speakers may be used to deliver lead lectures in specific areas. These lectures will then be linked with seminars / workshops to facilitate discussion and activities to share ideas, engage in activities and thereby promote learning. A dialogic approach in the seminars will allow for significant group discussion and feedback sessions. This will enable students to share ideas with colleagues from other sectors/backgrounds or specialisms. The module will make use of Moodle for fostering peer learning.

Scheduled Teaching and Learning: Seminars, Workshops and Tutorials
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: 20

Tutorials
Hours: 2
Intended Group Size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 268

Further Details Relating to Assessment

The written study comprises exploration of two or more theories or theorists; students appraise their relevance, their deployment in research, and existing and/or possible manifestation in educational policy and practice.

Assessment:

001 Written study; 6;000 words; end of term 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Charlotte Wright
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7PGS1S7T23

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