About Education , MA - at University of Winchester
MA Education is defined by its philosophy, which is grounded in a particular form of professionalism, that of research-based teaching. It is a vision of practitioners constructing their own practical theories of the situations that confront them in their daily life and testing them in action. The programme is suitable for teachers working in primary, secondary and post-compulsory settings as well as workplace educators such as police and military trainers.
Programme ContentThe programme is designed to enhance and deepen pedagogic knowledge of curricular frameworks, students’ learning and aspects of their professional role in their workplace. Students undertake a range of optional modules allowing them to focus on issues relevant to their own professional practice. They also complete the module Practitioner Research, prior to putting together a research plan as preparation for the dissertation.
ModulesOptional taught courses include:What is Learning?
Museum Education
Improving Writing Through Film
Wellbeing and Education
Geography is Magic
The Outdoor Classroom
Education Using Trips and Visits
Comparative Education (with a visit to The Gambia)
NPQH Accreditation
NQT Accreditation
SEN including: - National SENCO Accreditation - Additional Communication Needs - The Vulnerable Child - Positive Behaviour Support
Learning and TeachingThe teaching team is mainly drawn from the Faculty of Education and from other experienced specialists such as LA (Local Authority) Inspection and advisory teams.
AssessmentAssessments for each of the optional and compulsory modules are the equivalent of 4,000 words per 20 credits and may take the form of reflective journals, portfolios, case studies or workplace-based assignments.
DissertationThis is a personal research project in an educational field of the student’s choice. It involves a large amount of independent study with ample support from a tutor, together with a series of optional group workshops. The dissertation is 20,000 words and marks the culmination of the degree.
