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Professional Practice Dissertation - EDU00126M
- Department: Education
- Credit value: 60 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module summary
This is a 60-credit Professional Practice Dissertation module for the MA TESOL and MA Education programmes in the Department of Education only. Following the Professional Practice in Education module, students will work in groups on a practical project to develop an artefact such as a set of classroom materials, digital resources or a syllabus, with guidance from their supervisor. Assessment for this module is a portfolio, which consists of three components: developing an educational artefact (groupwork), a rationale (individual), and a reflective report (individual).
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
- None
Co-requisite modules
Prohibited combinations
Additional information
Students need to have completed the Professional Practice in Education module in order to take this module.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Semester 2024-25 |
Module aims
This module aims to support students in designing and developing an educational artefact in groups, and in writing a literature review and a reflective report in the APA style. In the course of this module, students will have the opportunity to put much of the knowledge and skills that they have acquired so far on their programmes into practice and, potentially, to make an original contribution to the development of a particular aspect of education.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
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design and develop a workable and original practical project in the field of Education.
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methodically justify the content and design of their artefacts with reference to the underlying principles
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collaborate effectively and professionally in groups to achieve an agreed outcome
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reflect critically on the development of the artefact and the effectiveness of groupwork
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demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the artefact.
Module content
Following the design of the artefact produced in the Professional Practice in Education module, students will complete the artefact in groups, and individually produce a literature review and reflective report, with the support of their supervisor. They will also attend needs-oriented workshops designed to support them in successful completion of the different elements of their Professional Portfolio.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Additional assessment information
Portfolio consisting of:
Literature review and critical reflection - 9,000 words. 80%
Artefact (syllabus, unit of materials or website( (group) - equiv of 3,000 words. 20%
Formative assessments will be marked by supervisors.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Individual written feedback reports, with follow-up tutor meeting, if necessary. The feedback is returned to students in line with university policy. Please check the Guide to Assessment, Standards, Marking and Feedback for more information.
Indicative reading
Forde, C., McMahon, M., & Reeves, J. (2009). Putting together professional portfolios. SAGE Publications.
Johnson, R., Mims-Cox, S., & Doyle-Nichols, A. (2010). Developing portfolios in education: A guide to reflection, inquiry and assessment. SAGE Publications.
Tucker, C., Stronge, J., & Gareis, C. R. (2002). Handbook on teacher portfolios for evaluation and professional development. Routledge.
Otherwise, as suggested on feeder modules and/or by supervisors.