Liverpool John Moores University MA in Leadership in Education
Module name:
Developing Critical Professional Practice
Module code:
LJMU-7505-MALED
Credits:
20.00
Description:

Aims
To provide opportunities for professionals in education to expand participants' knowledge and understanding of professional practice through learning, based on engagement with current education theory, research, policy and practice
To develop participants' critical professional practice through analysis of, reflection on, and engagement with this knowledge and understanding in their professional setting
To support participants' professionally and personally through engagement with the module

Learning Outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Critically analyse key theoretical frameworks and concepts in relation to an identified aspect of their own professional practice
2 Critically analyse and synthesise research findings and other evidence to inform the identified aspects of their practice
3 Reflect on and critically evaluate the impact of their learning on professional practice, sharing knowledge in an appropriate way


Learning Outcomes of Assessments
The assessment item list is assessed via the learning outcomes listed:
Report 1 2 3
Outline Syllabus
The module provides education professionals with an opportunity to complete a tutor supported, self-directed personal study based on critical examination of an aspect of their professional practice
They will:
- Identify an aspect of their practice they wish to investigate and develop
- Work with their tutor to construct a negotiated action plan for the investigation/development
- Implement the action plan
- Write a report in which they reflect on, analyse and report on the activity undertaken through this module

 

Prerequisites:
LJMU-IND-M-100