Education: International Perspectives MA

The MA Education: International Perspectives will help you achieve a critically reflective but practical understanding of key current issues in teaching, learning and pedagogy in an international context.<br/><br/>Distinctive features of the course include:<br/>the study of education and pedagogy in international contexts<br/>the option to investigate learning in real classrooms<br/>the chance to study alongside part-time colleagues who are practising UK teachers<br/><br/>The course is for teaching and learning professionals who are keen to develop their careers in all education sectors, such as:<br/>nursery <br/>primary<br/>secondary<br/>tertiary<br/>higher education.<br/><br/>The course builds on a strong research base in the Centre for Learning and Teaching within the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences. <br/><br/>It is also supported by the North Leadership Centre and draws on the expertise of many highly regarded academics.<br/><br/>Delivery:<br/>The majority of taught modules are in the first semester, including some sessions which run in the early evening and on Saturdays. During the year there is a development to a greater element of self-study and semi-independent research and project work.<br/><br/>You complete the course with a research project focusing on a topic of interest to you.<br/><br/>There is an extended induction programme that provides you with support for advanced study. This includes assignment writing and information, communications and technology (ICT) training.<br/><br/>Placements:<br/>You will have the opportunity to carry out a placement as part of your taught modules. Your placement will be in an educational setting such as a local primary or secondary school. This is enjoyable and useful in contextualising your understanding of learning theory.<br/><br/>Facilities:<br/>As a student in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences youll have access to facilities and a growing collection of online resources, including:<br/>a well-stocked Education Resource Centre<br/>Language Analysis Lab<br/>a phonetics lab<br/>an audio-video lab<br/>a recording studio.