Master of Learning and Teaching - MLT / PgDip drafted
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Program Overview
The Master of Learning and Teaching is part of a suite of Master’s qualifications deigned to support those working in the education sector in all its breadth.
In common with all Master’s degrees, it is made up of three stages: the postgraduate certificate (60 credits at level 7), the postgraduate diploma (a further 60 credits at level 7), the Master’s (a further 60 credits at level 7). Progress onto the diploma and the Master’s is dependent upon successful completion of the previous stage.
To provide maximum flexibility, the course is available as individual stages leading to the relevant award. You can then enrol for the next stage to progress. Alternatively, you can enrol for the all-through version with one enrolment and progression on successful completion of the previous stage. Modules need to be completed within specified time frames.
Through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme, students might be able to make a claim against certain modules to count towards academic credits to a maximum of 60 credits.
There are two entry points to the course each year; Semester 1 (September/October) or Semester 2 (January/February). Delivery will be largely on-line through some synchronous taught sessions, asynchronous learning activities and personal study. It is a part time course.
The Master of Learning and Teaching (MLT) is intended for those who are in the early stages of their career in education, linking with the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Core Framework and Early Career Teacher (ECT) Framework.
The course will build upon your professional role(s) and experience to date. Drawing upon corroborated local, national and international perceptions of Learning and Teaching, you will enhance your professional learning through research enquiry.
Birmingham City University draws upon a strong tradition of supporting, validating and accrediting professional learning, centred upon practitioners’ own professional practice.
Through carefully framed research, you will enquire into what, how and why your own practice works within and across education settings.
We recognise the importance of who, where and when; through practice-led enquiry you will be able to reveal the nuances of your own professional practice to enhance your understanding of what you do and why you do it. This will help future-proof your career, enhancing your confidence to lead teams of colleagues.
This course is
not open
to International students.What's covered in this course?
The really attractive aspect of this course is that it frees you up to gain a further qualification without giving up your job - that's because our course is delivered wholly online on a part-time basis using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Much of the study time can be undertaken when it best suits you but you can access the expertise of our highly experienced tutors on a regular basis.
This practice-based course is designed to support your professional learning and development as a practitioner in education. We only deliver this course online to groups of educators who work in a variety of educational settings.
Since this course is centred on your professional practice, you'll enjoy the flexibility to choose the areas of research and study on which you wish to concentrate as you move through your career. The emphasis on contemporary online learning provides opportunities for a blended delivery format. Our staff will support and guide you through the clear and concise modular framework that will enhance your understanding and application of practice-led research methodologies. You’ll be involved in action research and textual analysis of policy documents and there is a strong emphasis on practice-led enquiry.
The course supports continuing professional development rooted in a concept of partnership. This partnership is centred on professional respect and promotes learning at all levels. We value collaboration in the development of educators, to maximise your impact on the individuals’ organisations and communities within which you work.
Through developing you as an educational practitioner focused on learning and teaching, our Master of Learning and Teaching will enable you to activate change and successfully meet new challenges and opportunities in your professional career. You'll build on your previous work and be able to take increasing responsibility for your own development within a wider professional community.
This online course provides access to e-resources, such as online eBooks and journals, and our virtual learning environment (Moodle). You will still have access to our campus facilities, including the Education Collection in the Mary Seacole Library at our City South Campus in Edgbaston.
Why Choose Us?
Studying with us during the Covid-19 pandemic
The University has put in place
measures in response to Covid-19
to allow us to safely deliver our courses. Should the impact of the pandemic continue in future years, any additional or alternative arrangements put in place by the University will be in accordance with the latest government public health advice, health and safety legislation, and the terms and conditions of thestudent contract
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