Module EFPM129 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM129: Independent Study 2
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
The principal aim of this module is to enable you to develop a stronger understanding of a specific issue relevant to Education.
Specifically, the module aims to:
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enable you to develop your understanding of a specific issue in Education
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develop your knowledge in a particular field and the pedagogical implications of a specific issue
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support your ability to explore a specific issue in an appropriate academic manner
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develop your ability to plan, analyse and evaluate academic and practice oriented resource material
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enable you to communicate and disseminate the results of your investigation
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support your ability to manage your time and to work independently
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develop your ability to write in an academic way about a specific issue
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate systematic understanding of a specific educational issue 2. demonstrate your knowledge of a particular educational issue and its pedagogical implications 3. demonstrate critical awareness of a particular educational issue |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. critically evaluate academic and other resource material 5. synthesise material relevant to a specific educational topic 6. present data and findings in a form appropriate for educational contexts |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. manage your own learning and show the independence required for masters level work 8. demonstrate effective communication by expressing ideas and opinions, with confidence and clarity, to a variety of audiences for a variety of purposes 9. think creatively about the main features of a given problem and develop strategies for its resolution |