Optional modules

• Investigating Education Through Research

  The module will provide a good grounding in basic educational research issues, methods and strategies and knowledge of how to match intended outcomes with specific educational purposes and methods of investigation.

• Improving School Behaviour

  This module explores, through a blended learning approach, theoretical perspectives on the symptoms and underlying causes of inappropriate behaviours which present as barriers to effective learning and teaching.

• Work-Based Learning

  Central to this module will be the notion of experiential learning. Thus, students will be required to research the opportunities and limitations afforded by their intended placement and, hence, propose a plan of their intended learning.

• Raising Achievement through Improving Teaching and Learning

  The focus of this module is located within two paradigms: the critically reflective teacher and practitioner-based inquiry. Contemporary pedagogical issues are covered and critiqued within these conceptual frameworks.

• Major Project

  This module will support you in acquiring the competencies necessary to carry out a project which is an integral part of an Honours degree and the point at which you will be expected to demonstrate an ability to work independently on a topic of your own choosing.