Master of Arts in Education

Learning Outcomes 

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: 

1. Provide a detailed rationale for their intended research;
2. Critically synthesis the identified literature landscape for the research enquiry;
3. Critically assess and compare research paradigms, methodologies and methods;
4. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of any ethical considerations in line with university processes and BERA guidelines;

5. Demonstrate, justify and synthesise appropriate methods for data analysis;
6. Evidence critical thinking about research outcomes on practice.

Learning Outcomes 

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: 

1. Identify and critically synthesise a wide range of primary and secondary digital and printed media;
2. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of approaching scholarship in an ethical manner;
3. Demonstrate enhanced knowledge and critical practice in their chosen field of study;
4. Critically reflect on the contribution of the independent study to furthering knowledge in the field of study;

5. Critically summarise the outcomes of the study on enhancing personal and professional practice.

Learning Outcomes 

On successful completion of this module students will be able to: 

1. Critically evaluate and synthesise selected theories and scholarship which relate to reflective practice;

2. Demonstrate the practice of reflective writing;
3. Demonstrate and critically apply reflexivity;
4. Critically read and evaluate autobiography as an example of reflective practice/s; Demonstrate high-level and sustained autonomy in planning and practising reflection and other writing.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of selected philosophies informing values and practice;

2. Critically evaluate the possible potential and benefits of a values-informed approach to improving organisational outcomes;

3. Critically reflect and apply a values-informed analysis to personal and professional practice;

4. Identify and critically synthesise solution-focused case study/ies from a values-informed perspective;

5. Evaluate the role of values in informing high-level organisational strategy

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify and clarify own position, purpose and values vis-à-vis the research focus;
2. Critically read, synthesise and evaluate relevant scholarship and wider literature within the specialist field;

3. Carry out original research within an ethical framework;
4. Critically interrogate research findings;
5. Identify outcomes resulting from the research and make recommendations for future practice.