Contemporary Issues in Education

Aims
To provide opportunities for professionals in education to expand their knowledge and understanding through learning based on engagement with current educational theory, research, policy and practice in relation to an identified current issue in education
To develop participants' critical professional practice through analysis of, reflection on, and engagement with, this knowledge and understanding in their professional setting
To support professionals to develop professionally and personally through engagement with the module

Learning Outcomes
 

After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Critically analyse key theoretical frameworks and concepts in relation to an identified current issue in education
2 Scrutinise the research and evidence base associated with an identified area of education provision
3 Synthesis theory and research to inform their practice in relation to an identified current issue in education
4 Critically evaluate the local, national or international policy associated with an issue

Learning Outcomes of Assessments
The assessment item list is assessed via the learning outcomes listed:
Case Study Report 1 2 3 4