Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, participants will be able to:
Critically examine and reflect on their own professional practice in relation to a specific learning need faced by pupils in a particular context;
Identify and synthesise research, scholarship, and other evidence, and precis key theoretical and policy frameworks related to the chosen learning need;
Critically evaluate and apply research findings and other evidence to inform their practice in relation to planning for, and meeting, pupils' learning needs;
Judge the impact of their research for working with pupils with specific learning needs, and justify implications for their own future professional development.

Content:

Participants will:
- Identify an aspect of their own professional practice as the focus for this module;
- Develop their understanding of their chosen topic through reading and reflection;
- Conduct, evaluate and write up the work-based investigation;
- Use reflective practitioner and/or practitioner research approaches to evaluate their own practice.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This is an independent study module. Participants will be invited to attend structured group sessions which will support them in developing, undertaking and evaluating a work-based investigation and in reporting the outcomes.

Seminars, workshops and tutorials
Hours: 8
Intended group size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 292

Further details relating to assessment
Assessment is through a reflective practice assignment. It will address the modules and programme learning outcomes and is directly related to professional practice. As such, students will evidence professional practices within the appendix and evaluate and reflect upon them within the assignment. It provides opportunities for participants to reflect upon, critique, and investigate research, policy and practice as it impacts on their professional practice.

Assessment:

001 Reflective practice assignment informed by an appendix: assign 4000 words, appendix 2000 word equivalent 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - ANDREW PEARCE
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7PGYL