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School of Education and Social Science Faculty of Education, Health and Sciences University of Derby Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB T: +44 (0)1332 591703 E: fehs@derby.ac.uk

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WELCOME f r o m Ly n n S e n i o r

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The School of Education and Social Science has a tradition of excellence. By studying with us, you will be choosing to join a team that has received consistently ‘outstanding’ Ofsted results for our teacher training provision.

Lynn Senior Head of the School of Education and Social Science and Assistant Dean, Acting

Members of the team who achieved these results are highly skilled practitioners from a range of backgrounds. They teach across our postgraduate and professional courses, meaning you are assured of a high quality learning experience.

In a climate of almost constant change, the education agenda is sometimes influenced by rapid shifts in policy and the needs of the contemporary workplace, particularly in relation to new and emerging technologies. Our aim is to prepare you and further enhance your professional development to meet these challenges as they are translated to the modern classroom.

We work alongside, and in partnership with, professional bodies such as the National Association for the Teaching of English, National College for Teaching and Leadership and Association of Science Education, so you will be joining professional, influential networks during your time with us. We are also closely involved with local schools and colleges, helping to shape the future of your profession and ensuring our courses are up to date and relevant.

We are dedicated to the analysis of the key issues and needs in the labour market, so our supportive and committed teaching team undertake a wide range of research and consultancy work at a local, regional, and national level.

What can you expect when you come to Derby?

We offer a great student experience, always focusing on you as an individual and working hard to prepare you for the challenges of 21st century teaching and learning. And we understand the difficulties of balancing the demands of a busy life, as we have years of experience supporting people who are juggling a postgraduate or professional course with other responsibilities. So our flexible learning opportunities really will help you realise your potential, whatever your circumstances.

We are innovative in our pursuit to meet the varied needs of professional development in education, so we offer an exceptionally wide range of professional development courses at postgraduate level for qualified teachers. Our partnerships with a range of schools mean there is a strong practical element, and school based practitioners contribute to the delivery of these courses to ensure their currency. So studying for a postgraduate or professional course at Derby will greatly enhance your job prospects and bring your skills and knowledge right up to date.

Come to an open day to find out how you can do it – we look forward to meeting you.

Welcome from Lynn Senior

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Why choose Derby?

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Develop your career

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Derby: Marvel of the Midlands

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International students

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Our research

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Our courses

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Visit us

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Contact us

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Why choose

DERBY? We’ve been rated in the top 10% of UK universities for management and quality procedures by government inspectors, so you can be sure that you will be studying a high quality, relevant, and up to date course.

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help you to move into the professional role you’re working towards.

All our postgraduate courses are vocationally focused and regularly updated to make sure that you learn the latest industry thinking.

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will help and support you throughout your course. From your initial enquiry right through to your graduation, we will give you the advice, guidance, and direction you need to reach your full potential.

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don’t undertake research just for its own sake. Our research directly supports businesses and organisations in solving real world challenges and plays a major role in informing and enriching what we teach our students.

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academics are scholars engaged with real world issues. They have worked in their subjects, have extensive industry experience, and continue to investigate and discover more about their subjects to keep their teaching fresh and provide real solutions to employers.

have an excellent track record in teacher training provision, being rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for our primary teacher training, and FE and skills provision.

 Completion

rates are high and postcourse employment prospects excellent.

Ofsted singled out our high completion and employment rates for praise: they are the result of the excellent quality of our flexible and personalised provision, highly effective partnerships with schools, and the superb quality of personal, professional, and academic support.

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DEVELOP your career

If you are taking a course to improve your career prospects, our courses are focused on helping you to get where you want to be.

Study part time with online learning The University of Derby is one of the UK’s leading universities for online learning.

Our online degree courses are available to study entirely online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal commitments. We provide a structured and supportive learning environment with expert online tutors and learning advisers to guide you throughout your studies. You will also have the opportunity to interact with fellow students from around the world.

Within the School of Eduction and Social Science, we offer one course that can be studied online, MA Education (see page 35).

Find out more www.derby.ac.uk/online

Building your employability

Support and guidance

You will become a member of our Centre for Educational Research, something employers value. The Centre has close working relationships across the sector, so you will benefit from the professional links it offers.

If you’re not already working, our Student Employment Agency can help you to find relevant part time work to build up your experience. And you can use our Career Development Centre while you’re here and for up to three years after you graduate.

Our courses focus on you and your individual needs, many offering specialist pathways and modules. This will help you to continue your professional development in areas that are relevant to your career.

And because our courses are practical as well as theoretical, you can apply your learning straight away in your job.

Our careers advisers will help you to:  plan your career  research your options  improve the skills needed for that dream job or a promotion  find vacancies for placements or a graduate job  improve your employability skills by working with a mentor.

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D E R B Y: Marvel of the Midlands The Independent

Derby – a top ten city for innovation 2013.

With good job prospects, an affordable standard of living, and a resilient economy, Derby is a great city to make your home when you graduate.

Whatever you want from life, you’re sure to find it here. With the Peak District National Park and the National Forest on our doorstep, you can have the best of both worlds – the cosmopolitan bustle of the city and the peace and quiet of beautiful countryside.

And, in such a vibrant community, you will find that Derby is a great place to network with potential employers and fellow professionals.

The city offers an exciting cultural scene.

It’s home to a regional dance centre and orchestra, 36 cinema screens, theatres, art galleries, and a UNESCO World Heritage site at Derwent Valley Mills.

QUAD is Derby’s newest contemporary arts centre, showcasing visual arts, film, and media. As well as hosting exhibitions from international artists – it was home to the first BFI Mediatheque outside London – its facilities and services connect people and businesses, creating opportunities for entertainment, employment, and education.

Then there’s Déda, the dance-focused arts venue that houses performance spaces and professionally equipped dance studios. And, of course, our own Derby Theatre, home to top-rated touring shows and providing an inspirational learning environment for our students.

Hailed as ‘the city of festivals’ by the Financial Times, Derby hosts the FORMAT International Photography Festival, Derby

Festé, iD film festival, Derby Jazz Festival, the UK’s largest free outdoor classical concert, and its own renowned Food and Drink Festival, held in the spectacular grounds of historic Elvaston Castle.

For shopping, the city’s blend of modern and traditional charm has something for everyone: quirky shops and pavement cafés in the Cathedral Quarter, a modern shopping mall, Westfield Derby, high street brands in St Peters Quarter and the bustling Eagle Market.

There are over 100 cafés, bars, pubs, and restaurants, so whether you want a quiet drink in ‘the real ale capital of the world’ (Lonely Planet), a night out watching sport on the big screen, or cocktails in fashionable bars, you’ll find it here.

We’re a diverse multicultural community, with at least 182 nationalities and 71 languages, and that’s reflected in the vast array of cuisines available, from authentic Far East to traditional English fare.

Getting around is easy. The Unibus links the city centre, railway station, hospital, and all our sites and halls. It runs every ten minutes and student fares are subsidised.

If you live further afield, you can get a train to Derby station or catch the Red Arrow bus between Derby and Nottingham. There are 35 trains to London St Pancras International from Derby every weekday – a 90-minute journey, so a day trip to the capital is definitely on the cards.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L students

Choosing to study overseas is a big decision, but don’t worry, you won’t be on your own. We have around 1,000 international students from about 120 countries worldwide, and links with colleges and universities in Asia, the USA, Africa, and Europe.

A dedicated International Student Centre

take one of our English language courses to help when you start your degree.

We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional level of friendly, practical support to international students. We will support you from the moment you start thinking about which course to choose, right through to your graduation – for help and advice, just ask.

We can also help with your English throughout your course. Our International Student Centre runs informal conversational groups, which will help you to improve your English and meet other international students.

Events and local agents in your country

Online learning

We have a dedicated team of international officers who attend a number of overseas education exhibitions and visit many countries throughout the year. They can help you with your application and issue on the spot offers.

Studying your course via online learning enables you to qualify with a UK university degree without having to leave your home country – there is no reference on your certificate to say that you studied online.

For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/ events-in-your-country We have agents and representative offices in many countries. They can help and support you during the application process.

To find an overseas agent go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/ overseas-agents

For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/online

Entry requirements You will usually need a qualification equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree (lower second or above).

For equivalent qualifications from your country go to www.derby.ac.uk/ international/applying

You will also need an English language qualification

Helping you to settle in Our welcome programme for international students takes place a week before the UK students arrive. You can take part in social and cultural activities, such as a visit to Derby or a tour of our Multi-Faith Centre. During the week you will receive lots of useful information, make new friends, start to find your way around and, most importantly, get answers to all your questions. You can even join us on free trips to London and elsewhere. One of our current students will help you to settle in.

We offer a free airport pick-up from several airports around the UK. For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/international

Improving your English If English is not your first language and you want to improve your skills, you can

We accept all UK Border Agency approved tests. You will need at least:  IELTS 6.0  TOEFL 80 (internet based)  International GCE O Level English Language grade C  International GCSE English or English as a second language grade C  PTE score of 53.

For MPhil and PhD programmes, we normally expect you to have a first or second class honours degree, a masters degree from a UK university or qualifications that we consider to be equivalent.

For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/research/degrees/ apply

You may need a Certificate of Good Conduct If you’re from outside the UK, you may also need to provide us with a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country or countries you have been living in since the age of ten.

Course fees Our course fees for international students for postgraduate and professional education and social science courses for 2013/2014 are:  MA Education £10,455  MBA (Education) £12,810.

For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website.

If you pay your fees in full before you enrol you will qualify for a discount of £500 (not available to research students).

Scholarships We have some merit based £1,000 scholarships available to all international students (including research students).

For more information go to www.derby.ac.uk/international/ fees-and-scholarships

We also accept high school English qualifications from some countries.

For more information go to www.derby. ac.uk/international/applying The new route PhD is intended for recently qualified graduates with good honours degrees, who are keen to progress immediately to a research experience in their preparations for a career in which the ability to undertake research will play a key role.

› Contact us International Enquiries T: +44 (0)1332 591360 E: international@derby.ac.uk

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All our

RESEARCH has a purpose

Our research plays a major role in supporting what we teach to our students and directly helps organisations to solve real world issues. We believe that applied research is an essential feature of a university like ours.

The School of Education and Social Science houses the Centre for Educational Research and the Centre for Society, Religion and Belief.

With strong connections with the Derbyshire region and active national and international links, our researchers are contributing directly to learning, innovation, creativity, and cultural development in the East Midlands.

Centre for Educational Research Headed by Professor Dennis Hayes, the research activity in the Centre is organised through eight clusters:  Changing

Higher Education led by Professor Dennis Hayes  Early Years Research led by Dr Simon Brownhill and Dr Ruby Oates  European Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Research led by Dr John Coxhead  Islam and Education Research led by Rania Hafez and Deborah Hussein  Special Educational Needs led by Michael Flay  The Arts in Society, Therapy and Education led by Professor Susan Hogan  Assessment and Learning Research led

by Peter Revill  Lifelong Learning Research led by Dr Anne O’Grady.

Our Centre for Educational Research incorporates our International Centre for Careers and Guidance Studies (iCeGS), headed by Dr Tristram Hooley. Its role is to research, evaluate, and develop good practice in advice, guidance, and career development.

As a postgraduate student in the School, you will become a member of the Centre for Educational Research, enabling you to network with like-minded professionals, share knowledge, and engage in lively discussions on education matters. Membership of one of the clusters is by application or invitation, but is open to both new and experienced researchers.

Centre for Society, Religion and Belief Headed by Dr Kristin Aune, the Centre responds to major trends in society and culture, providing sociological, cultural, and policy analyses of contemporary society and its religions, beliefs, and values.

Our research is currently focused on the following interrelated themes:  Sociology of religion  Sacred texts in culture and society  Equality, diversity and discrimination  Youth, education and faith  Health and wellbeing  Popular culture and spirituality  Gender, family and violence  Globalisation, migration, tourism and religion.

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We’re known

Our

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research

conferences

for our research In addition to our teaching teams, our doctoral students are contributing to knowledge within the education sector and their work is steadily gaining national recognition.

If you’re interested in studying a research degree, telephone our Research team on +44 (0)1332 591060.

We regularly hold conferences and symposia to bring together experts across the fields of society, religion and belief, and education. Our aim is to advance understanding across a range of contemporary issues affecting these sectors.

Sharing thoughts, ideas, and best practice also enhances our teaching, as we ensure we pass on the latest knowledge to you.

Digital Methodologies in the Sociology of Religion Conference

As well as writing many best selling education textbooks, academics at the University undertake original research that continues to have a significant impact on policy and practice nationally and internationally.

Professor Dennis Hayes

Digital methodologies have altered how we articulate our values and display our allegiances. Religion and belief have been ‘digitised’ and have a significant online presence on social networking sites, discussion forums, and in online personal profiles. This conference, held in late 2012, sought to evaluate the uses, impacts, challenges, and future of digital methodologies in the sociology of religion.

Nationalism, Identity and Belief Symposium National identity is changing. In late modernity there is a tendency for nationalism to be characterised as a reactive and reactionary response to the increasing cultural diversity in many Western societies. The British National Party typifies this tendency, and in continental Europe there are comparable groupings. The fortunes of these parties wax and wane but their social and media presence remain constant. The symposium held in March 2013 allowed both academics and activists to consider the ongoing appeal of nationalism, its cultural role, strategies, and nature. The varied cultural contexts through which nationalism is reproduced were also explored.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Conference In March 2013 we hosted a conference that aimed to address the challenges faced by education practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and teachers working with children and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Delegates heard from keynote speakers David McNaught from the charity Achievement for All, and Pat Bullen, Special Educational Needs Coordinator from Leicester City Council. The conference was the second held at Derby to focus on special educational needs and disabilities, and provides a great platform for the advancement of standards in education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Bringing a European flavour to teaching Jon White, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, has been invited to represent the UK at the Voice of European Teachers’ Network Conference. Jon will be joined by his counterparts representing ten other countries to explore issues such as language, identity, cultural heritage, and historical diversity. The aim of the conference is to discover new ways in which these issues can be embedded into teaching materials and new teacher education. We will be hosting the conference in October 2014.

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ACTIVE RESEARCHERS in our academic community

We’re committed to research in

CAREER AND LIFELONG LEARNING Our International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) is an independent, apolitical, not-for-profit centre. We’ve been conducting research and teaching for over 14 years.

Andrew Wilson

Jo Hutchinson

Dr Sariya Contractor

Assistant Head of Social Studies

Principal Research Fellow

Project Researcher

Andrew has a strong research interest in the origins, nature, and uptake by religious movements of apocalyptic events. His research into the origins of the proposed 2012 apocalyptic event were widely cited and his particular interests lie in how apocalyptic dates are picked and embedded into the beliefs of religious movements.

Jo’s research focuses on the transition of young people from school through to further learning and employment.

Jo has undertaken specific projects focused on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Her findings reveal that there are numerous reasons why young people fall into this category.

Andrew found that what apocalyptic dates have in common is that they are often predicted to occur within a believer’s lifetime, making their beliefs urgent and important. Andrew argues that the promise of an earthly paradise for chosen people (that comes after cataclysmic change) is one that shapes secular as well as religious beliefs.

In many cases their situation could be linked to a range of experiences whilst still at school (such as bullying, illness, family upheaval, frequent changes in location of their home). Jo found that young people who were multiply disadvantaged were more likely to be identified and supported by relevant services, whilst young people who had just one or two significant personal issues felt that they had been overlooked by support services.

An area of interest to Sariya is the potential divisiveness of issues around faith and religion, and the way we live with those who have different beliefs from our own. Sariya has established a research project that builds on existing findings and addresses these issues at a higher education level, particularly focusing on ways to forge a more cohesive society for Muslims and other Britons. Sariya runs a series of knowledge exchange seminars that bring together academics and practitioners. The aim is to facilitate increased collaborative partnerships and links between UK universities and Muslim institutions.

The Centre aims to provide creative solutions to issues that are current for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in the areas of career learning and development that intersect with lifelong learning, skills development, social inclusion, and workforce development.

In 2013 Dr Tristram Hooley, Head of iCeGS, contributed to the Education Select Committee report which advised on career guidance for young people and investigated the impact of recent changes in the provision of careers guidance to young people.

We were recently commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to identify and assess the impact of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) policy and practice for children and young people aged 7 to 16 on young people’s destinations post-16.

We’ve also recently worked with the Equality Challenge Unit to develop an evidence base for understanding the experience of staff and students in higher education with a religion or belief. This will inform the further development of more inclusive policy and practice within the higher education sector that meets legal obligations while also extending good practice.

And we also collaborate with the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) to explore the role of employers working with unemployed people to support their career development needs.

Members of the team regularly publish their research findings in various journals including Journal of the Association for Careers Education and Guidance and Industry and Higher Education.

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Our courses

PGCE Primary

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PGCE Primary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status

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PGCE Secondary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status 23 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProGCE) Further Education and Skills

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MA Education (part time) or MA Education: Specialist Pathway (part time)

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MA Education (full time)

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MA Education (online learning) or MA Education: Specialist Pathway (online learning)

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Doctor of Education (EdD)

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Early Years Teacher Programme

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PGCE Primary

Essential Information Location Derby Campus, Kedleston Road Duration One year full time or two or three years (flexible route) Start date September

About the course

Course details

Successful completion of this one-year course will give you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), allowing you to start an exciting career in teaching and make a difference to children’s lives.

You will study these modules:

Our tutors enjoy a strong national and international reputation for the quality of their training and research, so you can be confident that you will be learning from a highly competent and qualified team. In May 2010 we were judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and received 93% overall satisfaction in the 2012 National Student Survey.

You will be trained to teach all subjects in the primary curriculum, including subjects in the core and wider curriculum. You will have lots of opportunities to practise your teaching skills with the support of fellow trainees.

Depending on your preference and experience, you can choose to specialise in teaching Early Years (3 to 7 year olds), 5 to 11 year olds, or Later Years (7 to 11 year olds, possibly with a French specialism for suitable applicants).

You may choose to follow the flexible route and study this course over two or three years, instead of the usual one year. If so, we will develop a personalised training plan with you and you will study half the modules in one year and the other half the next, with one teaching block each year.

You will study in our recently re-built Kirtley building, which has specialist facilities for trainee teachers.

We work closely and successfully with our partnership schools to ensure you receive the hands-on experience you need. Throughout your two assessed placements, you will be supported by our ‘outstanding’ trained school mentors and link tutors.

This course is intellectually challenging and will prepare you fully for the practical demands of teaching.

It takes full account of current national developments in education, and you will be prepared to teach all National Curriculum subjects. You will also study a specialist enhancement, which may be in one of these areas: English, Maths, Science, PE, French, or English as an additional language. Specialist enhancement options are subject to approval.

When you have completed your course, you will have 60 credits towards a masters qualification, which means you can progress to stage 2 of a masters degree, and quickly move on in your professional career.

An Introduction to Reflective Teaching This module prepares you for your first placement with practical sessions on teaching and learning styles, classroom and behaviour management, and understanding children’s learning and individual needs.

Reflective Practice in Action During this module you will have the opportunity to demonstrate that you have reached the standard required for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will become a capable and proficient teacher, who is committed to your own continuing professional development.

Effective Learning and Teaching: English, Mathematics with ICT During this module you will develop your ability to respond to the diverse needs of pupils to become an effective teacher of English, Mathematics, and ICT. You will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding needed to ensure pupils’ progress in these subjects throughout their primary education by implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum.

Effective Learning and Teaching in Science and the Wider Curriculum For this module you will develop your competence and confidence as a teacher of Science, building on your understanding of the impact science has had, and continues to have, on our lives. You will also begin to understand the nature, place, and purpose of the wider curriculum and explore how it enriches children’s learning and development.

You will develop your scientific knowledge and understanding and also consider findings from research literature that will inform your understanding of the implementation of teaching and learning Science in the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum.

Understanding the Child as a Learner: Theories and Models of Learning and Teaching for Professional Practice This module will challenge you to engage critically with theories and models of learning and teaching. We will encourage you to develop an analytical approach to understanding the nature of learning theories and to assess their relevance to your professional role.

Understanding the School as a Learning Community This module will see you reflecting on the school as a learning community, considering the barriers and facilitators to learning both in and out of school.

You will also consider your developing identity as a professional and the philosophies and values that drive your development.

Specialist Subject Enhancement We’ve designed this module to enable you to develop your professional expertise in a chosen specialist subject. For your chosen field of study and within the context of the Teachers’ Standards, you will gain specialist subject knowledge and skills that will progress your development as a professional and reflective primary school practitioner. Areas you may currently study are French, English, Maths, and PE, although these are subject to change.

Entry requirements An undergraduate honours degree (at least upper second) or equivalent, plus GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Maths and a science, and evidence of successful completion of the National College for Teaching and Leadership literacy and numeracy test. You will be expected to have a wide range of recent experience in UK primary schools Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £9,000. Contact us for details of the fees for the flexible route.

For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.gttr.ac.uk International students This course is not available to international students

› Contact us Dave Benson T: +44 (0)1332 591703 E: fehs@derby.ac.uk

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PGCE Primary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status

Essential Information Location Local schools and Kedleston Road, Derby campus Duration One year full time Start date September

About the course

Course details

You're on the threshold of making one of the most exciting decisions of your life – to teach! In 2010 we were judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and received 93% overall satisfaction in the 2012 National Student Survey. Successful completion of this course will give you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and prepare you for the practical demands of teaching, including teaching all National Curriculum subjects.

You will study these modules:

Depending on your preference and experience, you may choose to specialise in teaching Early Years (3 to 7 year olds), Primary (5 to 11 year olds), or Later Years (7 to 11 year olds). Each of these includes a subject enhancement and the study of school-related issues at masters level.

You will spend most of your time learning how to teach in our network of partner schools, which includes some teaching schools. Throughout your placements, you will be supported by our trained school mentors and link tutors and will experience a wide range of school settings. You will also spend time at the University working in our excellent facilities with University and school based tutors in order to develop your growing understanding of what it takes to become a great teacher.

All your assessments will be related to your school placements. You will complete two assessed teaching placements and additional enhanced in-school opportunities, which will provide you with the experience and challenge you will need in your teaching career. There will be in-depth project reports on school issues, plus the opportunity to reflect on and discuss your developing subject knowledge with University and school based tutors.

You will also present an academic poster and provide an oral update on your growing subject knowledge.

When you have completed your course, you will have 60 credits towards a masters qualification, which means you can progress to stage 2 of a masters degree, and quickly move on in your professional career.

An Introduction to Reflective Teaching This module prepares you for your first placement with practical sessions on teaching and learning styles, classroom and behaviour management, and understanding children’s learning and individual needs.

Effective Learning and Teaching: English, Mathematics and ICT During this module you will develop your ability to respond to the diverse needs of pupils to become an effective teacher of English, Mathematics, and ICT. You will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding needed to ensure pupils progress in these subjects throughout their primary education by implementing the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum.

Specialist Subject Enhancement We have designed this module to enable you to develop your professional expertise in a chosen specialist subject. For your chosen field of study and within the context of the Teachers’ Standards, you will gain specialist subject knowledge and skills that will progress your development as a professional and reflective primary school practitioner. Areas you may currently study are French, English, Maths, and PE, although these are subject to change.

Understanding the School as a Learning Community This module will see you reflecting on the school as a learning community, considering the barriers and facilitators to learning both in and out of school. You will

also consider your developing identity as a professional and the philosophies and values that drive your development.

Reflective Practice in Action During this module you will have the opportunity to demonstrate that you have reached the standard required for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will become a capable and proficient teacher, who is committed to your own continuing professional development.

Entry requirements An undergraduate honours degree (at least upper second) or equivalent, plus GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Maths and a science, and evidence of successful completion of the National College for Teaching and Leadership literacy and numeracy test. You will be expected to have a wide range of recent experience in UK primary schools Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £9,000. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.education.gov.uk International students This course is not available to international students

Effective Learning and Teaching in Science and the Wider Curriculum For this module you will develop your competence and confidence as a teacher of Science, building on your understanding of the impact science has had, and continues to have, on our lives. You will also begin to understand the nature, place, and purpose of the wider curriculum and explore how it enriches children’s learning and development.

Understanding the Child as a Learner: Theories and Models of Learning and Teaching for Professional Practice This module will challenge you to engage critically with theories and models of learning and teaching. We’ll encourage you to develop an analytical approach to understanding the nature of learning theories and to assess their relevance to your professional role.

› Contact us Dave Benson T: +44 (0)1332 591703 E: fehs@derby.ac.uk

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PGCE Secondary (School Direct) with Qualified Teacher Status

Essential Information Location Local schools and Kedleston Road, Derby campus Duration One year full time Start date September

About the course

Course details

You're on the threshold of making one of the most exciting decisions of your life – to teach! In 2010 we were judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and received 93% overall satisfaction in the 2012 National Student Survey. Successful completion of this course will give you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and prepare you for the practical demands of teaching, including teaching your chosen subject.

You will study these modules:

You will also have the opportunity to develop your experience of teaching pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. All trainees will have the opportunity to gain experience in a special school and the opportunity to enhance their subject specialism and study of school related issues at masters level.

You will spend most of your time learning how to teach in our network of partner schools, which includes some teaching schools. Throughout your placements, you will be supported by our trained school mentors and link tutors and will experience a wide range of school settings. You will also spend time at the University working in our excellent facilities with University and school based tutors in order to develop your growing understanding of what it takes to become a great teacher.

All your assessments will be related to your school placements. You will complete two assessed teaching placements and additional enhanced in-school opportunities, which will provide you with the experience and challenge you will need in your teaching career. There will be in-depth project based reports on school issues, plus the opportunity to reflect and discuss your developing subject knowledge with University and school based tutors. You will also present an academic poster and provide an oral update on your growing subject knowledge.

When you have completed your course, you will have 60 credits towards a masters qualification, which means you can progress to stage 2 of a masters degree, and quickly move on in your professional career.

An Introduction to Reflective Teaching This module prepares you for your first placement with practical sessions on teaching and learning styles, classroom and behaviour management, and understanding children’s learning and individual needs.

Effective Learning and Teaching in Specialist Subject and the Wider Curriculum During this module you will develop your ability to respond to the diverse needs of pupils to become an effective teacher in your subject. You will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding needed to ensure pupils’ progress in your subject throughout their secondary education by implementing the requirements of the National Curriculum.

Understanding the School as a Learning Community This module will see you reflecting on the school as a learning community, considering the barriers and facilitators to learning both in and out of school. You will also consider your developing identity as a professional and the philosophies and values that drive your development.

Reflective Practice in Action During this module you will have the opportunity to demonstrate that you have reached the standard required for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

You will become a capable and proficient teacher, who is committed to your own continuing professional development.

Entry requirements An undergraduate honours degree (at least upper second) or equivalent, plus GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Maths and a science, and evidence of successful completion of the National College for Teaching and Leadership literacy and numeracy test. You will be expected to have a wide range of recent experience in UK secondary schools Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £9,000. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.education.gov.uk International students This course is not available to international students

Understanding the Pupil as a Learner: Theories and Models of Learning and Teaching for Professional Practice This module will challenge you to engage critically with theories and models of learning and teaching. We’ll encourage you to develop an analytical approach to understanding the nature of learning theories and to assess their relevance to your professional role.

Specialist Subject Enhancement We have designed this module to enable you to develop your professional expertise in a chosen specialist subject. For your chosen field of study and within the context of the Teachers’ Standards, you will gain specialist subject knowledge and skills that will progress your development as a professional and reflective secondary school practitioner.

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Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProGCE) Further Education and Skills

Essential Information Location Derby Campus, Kedleston Road Duration One year full time (pre-service) Start date September

About the course

Course details

Teaching in the further education sector is a very rewarding career.

This Professional Graduate Certificate in Education is a nationally recognised and established teaching qualification for the sector.

You will study these modules:

It will equip you to teach in a variety of environments such as FE colleges, academies and schools (post-14), adult and community education, work based learning, training providers, prisons, and public services.

The course is designed to develop your teaching skills. We’ll help you to reflect on your practice and develop as a teacher.

You will also have the opportunity to complete an optional module that suits your own needs and preferences.

You will be taught by experienced tutors who have published books and articles relating to teaching in the sector.

During the first semester, you will study two full days a week at the University and will be on teaching placement for two days. This early integration into teaching will help you to apply the theory and skills you’re acquiring in practice. It will also give you a sound grounding in the ethos of working within the sector. You will be assigned a subject mentor on your placement and a teacher training mentor from the University who will guide and advise you throughout the course.

During the second semester you will undertake a six-week block placement to experience the wider role of the teacher and establish and enhance your knowledge and skills from the initial placement. You will also complete a week in a different setting. This is a popular activity and was recognised by Ofsted: ‘A particularly successful and productive feature of the provision is the alternative placement during which trainees visit and observe in an unfamiliar setting.’

In April 2012, Ofsted awarded our initial teacher training FE and skills provision a grade 1 (‘outstanding’) for training and assessment of its trainees. The inspectors reported on our: ‘outstanding training and assessment which results in trainees being highly reflective of their practice and possessing a good understanding of their own professional development needs.’

You can study the modules that make up this course as standalone modules as part of your professional development.

Each module attracts 20 credits.

Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (at least lower second) in a subject suitable for teaching in the further education (FE) and skills sector, and evidence of knowledge of the UK FE and skills sector. We will invite you to interview

Preparing to Teach Plus (Further Education and Skills) This introductory module prepares you to teach in the FE and skills sector and looks at the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in the sector, including boundaries. You will learn how to plan your teaching, deliver learning, and will assess and learn strategies that motivate and include learners. You will also look at the importance of reflective practice and will complete a reflective blog. This module covers study skills to prepare you for writing to an appropriate academic standard.

Developing Practical Teaching Skills During this module you will build on the practical elements acquired in the Preparing to Teach Plus module. You will learn how to deploy resources effectively, including the use of technology for teaching and learning. As part of the teachers’ toolkit, you will study behaviour management and learn how to support learners.

The Theory of Teaching and Learning For this module you will examine the links between theory and practice in order to provide a more informed overview of teaching and learning. You will look at a range of established learning theories that provide contrasting frameworks to support and develop your learners. You will study behaviourism, cognitivism, humanism, social and situated learning, and communication theory.

The Teaching Professional You will study the concept of professionalism and the role of the teacher as a professional. This will include an examination of behaviour, rights and responsibilities, and required

Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £8,800. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.gttr.ac.uk International students This course is not available to international students

understanding of legislation. You will evaluate and reflect on your own personal development as a teacher and the continuing professional development (CPD) you will need throughout your career. You will examine the importance of research in relation to teaching your own subject, and consider how this will improve your practice. This module requires you to reflect on the classes that you teach and to recognise when changes are needed in your practice. You will also look at the role of key stakeholders who will influence your practice, such as Ofsted.

demands. We will encourage you to reflect on changes and their implications for your practice, including the need to adjust and improve your curriculum offer.

Curriculum Development and Design This module focuses on the importance of change in the curriculum and the modes of delivery required to meet student needs.

You will study the impact of government policy on curriculum design and your role in changing the curriculum to meet these

Further Education to Higher Education

You will also choose one of these optional modules: Management in the Further Education and Skills Sector Teaching in Schools Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Managing Behaviour in the Further Education and Skills Sector

Independent Research in a Professional Context

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MA Education (part time) or MA Education: Specialist Pathway (part time)

Essential Information Location Derby Campus, Kedleston Road; Atlow Mill (Emotional Education pathway only); your workplace (up to 25 students in the group); online Duration Three to six years part time

About the course

Course details

If your career involves educating other people and you would like to improve your professional expertise, this course has been developed for you.

We will encourage and support you to study at masters level, but you can choose to step off the course, according to the number of credits achieved, and you will be awarded a University Certificate of Achievement (20 credits), a University Certificate in Education (40 credits), a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), or an MA Education (180 credits). If you focus on a particular area of interest, an MA Education in a named specialist pathway will be awarded.

It will broaden your knowledge of education and develop your professional performance and confidence. You can tailor the MA Education to your own professional interests by studying specialised modules. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to network with other professionals from a wide range of educational backgrounds. We also encourage you to develop new ideas to take back to your workplace, enhancing your students’ learning. Your assignments will be based on educational practice, so are directly relevant to your individual career progression.

Most modules are delivered on campus at times designed to fit around professional and personal commitments.

Alternatively you can choose to study online (see page 35).

We can also design customised programmes for in-house delivery for educational establishments with a cohort of up to 25 students.

Many of our graduates have gone on to become advanced skills teachers, nursery managers, assistant headteachers, and national trainers for charitable organisations. You could also go on to further study by taking the Doctor of Education or a PhD. We also offer an MA Education as a full time course – see page 33 for details.

Postgraduate Certificate To achieve your Postgraduate Certificate you will need to gain 60 credits (three 20-credit modules). You will need to take Studying at Masters Level (20 credits) plus two other modules (of which one may be a pathway module).

Postgraduate Diploma To achieve your Postgraduate Diploma you will need to gain 120 credits in total by studying a further three 20-credit modules.

You must study Evidence Based Practice plus two other modules (of which one may be a pathway module).

MA Your final module will be Independent Study which alone is worth 60 credits.

To gain the full MA Education award you will have achieved a total of 180 credits.

Independent Study This module is the culmination of your course. In it, you will research an aspect of professional practice relevant to your chosen pathway, in discussion with your pathway tutor. You can study this module on campus, online, or by distance learning.

Start dates September, May, or January

The table below summarises the MA Education pathway opportunities you can choose from and the prescribed modules associated with them.

Final award

Prescribed modules

MA Education (part time)

Choose any available modules for this pathway

MA Education: Career Learning

Leading Career Learning and Progression Supporting Career Learning and Progression

MA Education: Community Learning

Learning Pathways to Community Engagement Creating and Sustaining Community Learning Pathways

MA Education: Early Years

Children’s Places Children’s Workforce Development

MA Education: English for Speakers of Other Languages

The Principles of English Language Teaching Language Learning: Theory and Practice

MA Education: Emotional Education (modules for the Postgraduate Certificate in Emotional Education are delivered at Atlow Mill)

Principles of Emotional Education

MA Education: Leadership and Management

Quality, Leadership and Management

MA Education: Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring

The Leader as a Coach and Mentor

MA Education: Lifelong Learning

Aspects of Ability in Learning

Relationships and Communication Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

Developing Leadership Capacity

Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (at least lower second) or equivalent, and a role in an educational context that will allow you to complete the work based assignments, or relevant professional experience: contact us if you are unsure Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £500 per 20-credit module or £840 for non-UK/EU students.

You will study the equivalent of nine 20-credit modules in total. Fees for employer based programmes are at a cohort price. Please contact us for more information. For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students This course is not available for international students Please see page 9 for further details

Principles and Practices of Coaching and Mentoring Lifelong Learning: Principles and Issues

MA Education: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): Current Issues and Concerns Specific Learning Difficulties

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All the available 20-credit modules that you can choose from at all stages may include: Applications of Emotional Education (20 credits) The application of emotional education in all contexts results in emotionally healthier individuals, relationships, and communication. This module takes key theoretical aspects of emotional education and demonstrates their beneficial effects in a range of professional settings with a focus on enhanced communication, diversity, and use of power.

Applying Educational Thinkers and Theorists in Practice (20 credits) In this module you will learn to demonstrate that you can locate and contextualise your understanding of educational theorists through critical analysis, comparison, and evaluation to educational practice. Additionally, you will be able to evaluate your own development as an educational professional.

Aspects of Ability in Learning (20 credits) This module offers you the opportunity to explore theories of ability and educability and address issues such as whether abilities are fixed or susceptible to change and development. You will consider learning abilities from a biological, psychological, and neuroscientific perspective. You can study this module on campus.

Children’s Places (20 credits) In this module you will consider the design, organisation, and funding of early years environments, and the support available for them. You will also explore the place of children in society and how they are seen, heard, and listened to. You will study this module on campus.

Children’s Workforce Development (20 credits) For this module you will explore the attributes, competencies, and behaviours of practitioners working with young children (birth to eight years) and consider the concept of professionalism and the notion of professionalising the children’s workforce. You can study this module on campus.

Comparative Education (20 credits) Studying comparative education will give you the opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding, and skills to analyse, compare, and critique the different paradigms of educational provision as a prelude to undertaking a small scale examination of how one country’s educational provision differs from another’s.

Creating and Sustaining Community Learning Pathways (20 credits) You will examine the various theoretical and professional approaches to adult and community learning within a context of inequality and discrimination faced by many in society. You will consider how to develop strategies for designing and creating community learning in ways that empower members of disadvantaged communities to become active participants in those communities.

Curriculum Challenges (20 credits) This module will enable you to consider the ideological, social, cultural, and economic factors that shape the curriculum, together with critical analytical reflection upon aspects of curriculum practice. This includes processes of curriculum design, managing the curriculum, and the role of the curriculum leader.

Developing Leadership Capacity (20 credits) In this module you will examine organisational change, the impact of social policy, how developed cultures impact upon those who work across all sectors (state maintained, for-profit, and nonprofit), and the role that both government and leadership teams play in this. There are also opportunities to develop soft skills and learn how to use leadership toolkits to influence workplace development.

Developing the Skills of the Specialist Practitioner (20 credits) This module will help you to develop your professional expertise in a specified curriculum subject area. By looking at your own professional setting, you will be encouraged to reflect on the effectiveness of the methods and techniques you use for teaching and learning. You will study this module on campus.

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership (20 credits) In this module you will critically evaluate your knowledge and experience of leadership issues and contextualise your understanding through an analysis of leadership behaviours. You will explore issues relating to authority, rank, privilege, and power in the workplace and in other group settings. This module is delivered at Atlow Mill.

Evidence Based Practice (20 credits) For this module, you will develop a critical knowledge of research methodologies, which will help you to undertake your own ethically reliable and rigorous research. You can study this module on campus and online.

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Foundations of Emotional Education (20 credits) Here, you will look at key theoretical models that have contributed to the understanding of emotional processes both in ourselves and others. You will also gain an understanding of how early relationships with primary caregivers contribute to the development of self and emotional resilience throughout life.

Language Learning: Theory and Practice (20 credits) The module will help you to develop an appreciation of how the diverse linguistic backgrounds of learners influence language learning. The role of both the learner and teacher in the language acquisition process will also be considered.

Leading Career Learning and Progression (20 credits) This module will develop your ability to lead and manage career learning and progression in your organisation, including the requirements of the Education Act 2011, and the requirements in the Ofsted inspection framework. You will also examine the impact of provision on various stakeholders including young people, colleagues, your organisation, and the wider community.

Learning Pathways to Community Engagement (20 credits) Here you will look at how different approaches to community engagement have led to varied success in tackling community engagement within the broad diversity of UK communities.

You will explore the emerging needs of communities, their life aspirations, and the barriers that impede their achievement.

Learning Theories in Action (20 credits) This module gives you the chance to reflect on the educational professional practice that is appropriate to particular spheres of experience. You will study this module on campus.

Lifelong Learning: Principles and Issues (20 credits) By considering the contemporary principles and issues of lifelong learning, including its ‘costs’, you will be brought to an in-depth understanding of the individual, social, and economic benefits it brings.

You will study this module on campus.

Measuring and Evaluating Learning (20 credits) There has been an increasing emphasis placed on the role of assessment for learning in recent years. You will review research in this area and reflect on current practice in education. You will study this module on campus.

Motivation, Communication and Learning (20 credits) Many educational professionals encounter difficulties when working with learners.

This module focuses upon ways in which relevant theoretical concepts and models can help you to reflect upon and inform your own practice in order to overcome some of the barriers to learning your students will face.

Negotiated Module: Accreditation of Professional Qualification (20 credits) You will receive tutorial support to provide evidence that a professional qualification you have previously attained is worthy of 20 credits within the MA Education.

Negotiated Module: Applied Focus of Study (20 credits) During this module you will consider areas of educational professional practice that don’t fall within the content of the other modules.

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S tu d e n t p r o f ile Deborah Hussain MA Education

Policy and Practice in Education (20 credits) This module offers you an opportunity to explore the ways in which social policy, legislation, equality policy, and strategy operate inside educational organisations.

We draw on a range of contemporary operational changes in educational practice, analysing the reach and scope of legislation, strategy, and overall social policy.

Principles and Practices of Coaching and Mentoring (20 credits) During this module, you will focus on micro aspects of institutional working and explore, through your own practical experience, how the coach’s contributions to knowledge of coaching and mentoring can inform your own practice as a leader.

You will have the opportunity to set out your own values and beliefs as a leader and consider these in relation to your coaching philosophy.

Principles of Emotional Education (20 credits) This module introduces you to the principles and experience of emotional education. It aims to increase your understanding of it and help your own emotional development. You will draw on your own research and reflections and consider possible improvements.

This module is only available at Atlow Mill and can only be taken during the Postgraduate Certificate stage.

Principles of English Language Teaching (20 credits) This module will develop your understanding of the practice of English language teaching. You will explore popular methodology and invite students to critique the methods, procedures, and techniques used in the language classroom.

Quality, Leadership and Management (20 credits) Here, you will focus on the ways in which leadership theories can be applied to quality assurance procedures and strategies, with reference to effective embedding of equality and diversity.

The module draws on a range of contemporary leadership and management theories, developing you as a critical and self-reflective educational practitioner.

Relationships and Communication (20 credits) In this stimulating module you will explore the dynamic interactions typical of interpersonal relationships and examine the critical factors that influence and affect communication. You will study this module at Atlow Mill.

Special Educational Needs: Current Issues and Concerns (20 credits) This module will make you engage critically with current debates regarding theory, legislation, policy, and guidance in relation to provision in special educational needs (SEN). Through research, you will determine how far your practice incorporates SEN expectations.

An important part of the module is sharing your findings with your peers and learning from one another’s experiences. You will study this module on campus.

Specific Learning Difficulties (20 credits) During this module you will consider the causes of reading and literacy delay and also theoretical questions, such as whether pupils with autism can be considered to have specific learning difficulties. You will focus on effective professional practice through critical analysis of policy and practice. You will study this module on campus.

Studying at Masters Level (20 credits) We encourage reflective thought and reflective practice during this module, allowing you to develop the key skills and competency you need to study at masters level. If you choose this module it will need to be the first module you study, so it’s only available at the Postgraduate Certificate stage. You can study this module on campus, online, or by distance learning.

Supporting Career Learning and Progression (20 credits) This module explores ways in which learning and guidance programmes can raise student aspirations and foster careful consideration of possible careers and progression in life. You will be prepared to meet Ofsted’s requirements to ensure that learners are ready for the next stage of their education, training, or employment.

The Leader as a Coach and Mentor (20 credits) In this module, you will gain an insight into micro aspects of institutional working.

You will look into what leadership is and isn’t and in the process, develop your professional knowledge and skills so that you can inspire leadership in yourself and others.

The best thing about studying here is the fact that all the tutors have experience in practice in education.

They are passionate about their subject areas.

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I was attracted to the MA Education programme because it is practice based so it looks at the work that I would be doing anyway in my current employment.

The best thing about studying at Derby is the fact that all the tutors have experience in practice in education. They are passionate about their subject areas. You have got tutors with a particular specialism teaching you for the relevant part of the course so you have got more than one point of contact if you need guidance and support. They are always available for you.

I originally thought that working towards a doctorate might be ridiculous at my age and that it would be beyond me. However, studying for the masters has given me the incentive. It is important to keep up to date with current issues and, with the support available at Derby, a doctorate would be the natural next step for me.

Every student I meet agrees that Derby is warm, friendly, and welcoming – and that’s what you want if you are to make the most of your studies.

Although we have to achieve specific learning outcomes, we can explore the subjects in a way that is directly relevant to our own practice areas. We can then share that knowledge across the groups of students that we engage with at work.

It is important to keep up to date with current issues and, with the support available at Derby, a doctorate would be the natural next step for me.

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MA Education (full time)

Essential Information Location Derby Campus, Kedleston Road Duration One year full time Start date September

About the course

Course details

If you’re interested in the concept of education in its broadest sense, this course is for you.

To gain your MA Education you will need to achieve 180 credits at Level 7.

During it, you will explore education from its pivotal role in society to the theories, policies, and practices that influence, change, and enhance it. Whether your interests lie in the practical application of education or the abstract theory of its mechanisms, purpose, and rationale, this course will give you the opportunity to explore, critique, and research education, developing your expertise in your field.

You will be able to share your experiences with others from a wide range of backgrounds, which will help you to broaden your knowledge of education and your understanding of prominent issues.

We expect you to gain an expert understanding of the aims of education and its role within society by exploring education theory, policies, and practices.

Through an independent research enquiry you will develop the confidence, skills, and expertise required of a senior member of the educational profession.

This course is delivered by a highly experienced educational team with expertise across the range of educational sectors. Our tutors are friendly and approachable and will pass their specialist knowledge on to you, ensuring you are up to date with the latest theory and practice.

You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and independent study. Assessment will be in the form of essays, presentations, and reports.

By studying for a Masters in Education you will develop your transferable skills such as independent working, oral and written communication, presentation skills, teamwork, and confidence. The course will encourage you to develop the skills of critical, creative, and strategic thinking, enabling you to offer unique educational insights and encourage positive change in your workplace. These skills will enhance your career prospects.

You will also study two optional modules chosen from the MA Education (part time); see page 29 for more details.

You will study a range of modules including: Studying at Masters Level (20 credits) We encourage reflective thought and practice during this module, allowing you to develop the key skills and competency you need to study at masters level.

Evidence Based Practice (20 credits) During this module you will develop a critical knowledge of research methodologies, which will help you to undertake your own ethically reliable and rigorous research.

Entry requirements An undergraduate degree or equivalent

The course provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on professional practice.

Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £500 per 20-credit module.

You will study the equivalent of nine 20-credit modules in total (made up of six 20-credit modules and one 60-credit module). For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students Please see page 9 for further details

Comparative Education (20 credits) This module focuses on the comparison of educational provision in different contexts.

You will be encouraged to compare the education provision in your native country with systems worldwide, considering the comparative strengths of provision and how different approaches might inform the creation of an improved curriculum.

Applying Educational Thinkers and Theorists in Practice (20 credits) This module enables you to demonstrate that you can locate and contextualise your understanding of educational theorists through critical analysis, comparison, and evaluation to educational practice.

Additionally, you will be able to critically evaluate your own development as an educational professional.

Independent Study (60 credits) This module is the culmination of your course. You will research an aspect of professional practice in discussion with your tutor.

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MA Education (online learning) or MA Education: Specialist Pathway (online learning)

About the course

Course details

If your career involves educating other people and you’d like to improve your professional expertise, this course is designed to help you.

This is a flexible course and there are two exit points – Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) and MA (180 credits).

Postgraduate Certificate It will broaden your knowledge of education and develop your professional performance and confidence. You can tailor the MA Education to your professional interests by studying specialised modules, giving you a specialist pathway award at either Postgraduate Certificate or masters level.

You can choose from:  English for Speakers of Other Languages  Leadership and Management  International.

Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to network with other professionals from a wide range of educational backgrounds. This will enable you to broaden your professional development and understanding of current issues within education.

We also encourage you to develop new ideas to take back to your workplace, enhancing your students’ learning.

Your assignments will be based on educational practice, and so are directly relevant to your career progression.

This degree is available to study purely online, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around your work and personal

commitments. We will provide you with a structured and supportive online learning environment with expert online tutors who are specialists in the education arena.

To achieve your Postgraduate Certificate, you will need to gain 60 credits (three 20-credit online modules). You will need to take Studying at Masters Level (20 credits) plus two other modules (which may be pathway modules).

You will be assessed through assignments and coursework, which means you don’t have to come to campus.

To continue to the MA Education, you need to complete Evidence Based Practice plus two other modules (which may be pathway modules).

Many of our graduates have progressed to become advanced skills teachers, nursery managers, assistant headteachers, and national trainers for charitable organisations.

You could also go on to further study by taking the Doctor of Education or PhD.

Independent Study This 60-credit module is the culmination of your course. In it, you will research an aspect of professional practice relevant to your chosen pathway, in discussion with your online pathway tutor.

We will encourage and support you to study to masters level, but you can choose to step off the course and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate depending on the number of credits achieved. If you complete the full MA, you will receive either an MA Education or, if you focus on a particular area of interest, an MA Education in a named specialist pathway, such as MA Education (International).

Check our website for further information www.derby.ac.uk/online

Essential Information Location Online learning

My online degree has contributed to the enhancement of my profession. Acquiring my degree helps me to be more skilful and confident in whatever task I set out to do.

Irene McPherson MA Education graduate

Final award

Prescribed modules

MA Education

Choose any available modules for this pathway

MA Education: English for Speakers of Other Languages

The Principles of English Language Teaching Language Learning: Theory and Practice

MA Education: Leadership and Management

Quality, Leadership and Management Developing Leadership Capacity

MA Education: International Perspectives

Comparative Education Effective Intercultural Communication

Negotiated Module: Applied Focus of Study The Principles of English Language Quality Leadership and Management Studying at Masters Level Effective Intercultural Communications Innovative 21st Century Teaching

Duration Between two and five years (part time) Start dates September, January, and May Entry requirements An undergraduate degree (at least lower second) or equivalent and a role in education that will allow you to complete the workbased assignments, or relevant professional experience. Contact us if you are unsure Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £600 per 20-credit online. You will study the equivalent of nine 20-credit modules in total. For the most up to date information visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students 2013/2014 fees for non-UK/ EU students are £840 per 20-credit module. You will study the equivalent of nine 20-credit modules in total Please see page 9 for further details

All available 20-credit online modules you can choose from all stages may include the module Applications of Emotional Education (20 credits).

The table adjacent summarises the MA Education online pathway opportunities you can choose from.

Modules Comparative Education Developing Leadership Capacity Evidenced Based Practice Language Learning: Theory and Practice Lifelong Learning: Principles and Issues Measuring and Evaluating Learning Negotiated Module: Accreditation of Professional Qualification

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S tu d e n t p r o f ile Claire Scott EdD Doctor of Education

The main advantages of studying at the University of Derby are the people you get to work with.

There’s really high quality support and they are very focused on the student experience and working together to make it all a success.

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I am studying on the Doctor of Education programme and I also work as a senior lecturer here at the University of Derby, teaching on our undergraduate and PGCE programmes. I am currently in my second year studying a module called Philosophy of Research and Practice, where we look at different methodologies and ways of carrying out research.

I get to meet people from different institutions and professions and we explore the ideas together, which is something I particularly enjoy. As part of my research, I also get to talk at conferences.

In our first year we had the opportunity to meet some visiting experts who had carried out their doctoral research in other areas, which really helped to clarify the different ways we could tackle our own doctorates.

I think we are particularly lucky to have such excellent library facilities here. There are some dedicated staff who have already helped me a lot in digging out research journals and other resources.

I very much enjoy my job here as a senior lecturer in education. Doing the doctorate can only help to improve my work because I am actually researching my own profession and my own practice.

Without doubt the main advantages of studying at the University of Derby are the people you get to work with. There’s really high quality support and they are very focused on the student experience and working together to make it all a success.

Studying here has been exciting, thoughtprovoking, and hard work but very worthwhile.

It’s been exciting, thought-provoking, and hard work but very worthwhile.

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Doctor of Education (EdD)

Essential Information Location Derby Campus, Kedleston Road Duration Six years part time (minimum four years) Start date January

About the course

Course details

This course provides a structured opportunity for you to continue your studies to doctoral level within an area of your professional practice. We use a broad notion of education that encompasses the development of relevant skills, understanding, and knowledge across a range of occupations.

You will study the following modules over the first two years of the course:

So, while the course is relevant for teachers, tutors, and lecturers, it is also appropriate if you are involved in the processes of learning, teaching, coaching, and development in any setting, including healthcare, business, or the voluntary sector, for example.

You will complete the Theory for Practice stage in the first two years of study, continuing to Independent Research between years three and six.

During the Theory for Practice stage, you will be taught in seminar groups supported by individual tutorials. These sessions will enable you to build a close relationship with your tutors and other students. For module one, you will have three days of intensive teaching and four days for module two.

The key focus of this course is the Independent Research stage, which is supervised by a director of studies and leads to the production of your professional doctoral thesis.

While you are registered on this course you will be a member of our Centre for Educational Research and we will encourage you to participate fully in its activities.

Membership of the Centre will allow you to share ideas, and research and debate alongside other professional and academic peers, helping you to develop personally and professionally.

We are recognised nationally for our high level of academic standards – we achieved a score of 22/24 in our last quality audit.

Year one Engaging with Study at Professional Doctoral Level During this module you will build on your academic skills to prepare for studying at doctoral level. This will involve exploring the nature of practitioner research, considering ethical issues in depth, and researching and reflecting on your own professional practice.

Identifying Your Research Area For this module you will undertake a wide literature review to support your studies and gain knowledge in your field.

You will study the following module in years three to six: Independent Research for Practice For this module you will prepare a substantial piece of research that will form the thesis element of your Doctorate.

You will be supervised by two qualified supervisors from your field of study throughout. Your final written thesis will be between 50,000 and 55,000 words and following its submission, you will undertake a viva voce examination that will be assessed by two examiners who are experts in your field.

n excellent opportunity A to not only research, but to research in your field of practice.

Kuldeep Banwait, current student

Entry requirements A masters award in an appropriate academic field and significant experience of work within your professional practice (usually two years minimum) Fees 2013/2014 fees for UK/EU students are £3,000 a year (subject to review). For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline International students 2013/2014 fees for non-UK/EU students are £4,000 a year Please see page 9 for further details

You will be encouraged to develop interdependent relationships with relevant professional associations and special interest research groups and societies, and will contribute work to conferences and publications.

Year two Assessment is through written assignments at the end of each module.

Philosophy and Practice of Research During this module you will examine the nature of research in preparation for the final Independent Research stage. When you have completed this module you will be able to make clear, informed decisions about the application of your selected research methodology within your professional field.

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Early Years Teacher Programme

Essential Information Location Derby Campus, Kedleston Road Duration Between six and twelve months full or part time (depending on pathway) Start date September

About the course

Course details

The University of Derby is a member of the Early Years Teacher Northern Alliance.

There are four ways you can achieve Early Years Teacher Status:

The Early Years Teacher Programme is sponsored by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.

The programme has been specifically designed to welcome students with different backgrounds, levels of experience, and qualifications.

Research evidence shows that graduate leaders raise the quality of early years provision by improving their own day-to-day practice and by leading the practice of others. The government’s reforms are focused on birth to five years, as the evidence is clear that high quality early education and childcare can have a powerful impact on young children in preparing them for school and later life.

Early Years Teacher Status reflects the specialist role that early years teachers have in working with babies and children from birth to five. They will be graduate leaders responsible for organising and leading high quality practice in early years settings.

Studying this course will help you to achieve your goals in a supportive environment. You will develop the competencies you need to lead practice across the Early Years Foundation Stage, support and mentor other practitioners, and shape the skills and behaviours that safeguard and support children.

You will learn through reflective tasks, work based activities, presentations, tutorials, and online.

In January 2013 the Department for Education published More Great Childcare, which sets out the government’s plans for improving quality in early education and childcare. One of the priorities is to raise the status and quality of the workforce. The plan of action to achieve this includes the introduction of early years teachers from September 2013, building on the strengths of the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) programme. Those that successfully complete Early Years Initial Teacher Training and meet the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) will hold Early Years Teacher Status.

On this programme you will be working towards a set of bespoke Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) which will cover essential aspects of high quality practice and leadership for this area of work.

These standards are the minimum a candidate must demonstrate in order to achieve Early Years Teacher Status.

Graduate Practitioner Pathway (GPP) You can complete this pathway if you are a graduate working in the sector and you require a small amount of learning or experience before you can demonstrate the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years).

If you feel that you need more experience in a certain area, for example with babies, then a relevant placement will be offered, so that you can gain confidence and skills in that area. You will study part time.

Undergraduate Practitioner Pathway (UPP) If you’re already working in the sector with a qualification at Level 5 (for example a foundation degree in early years), then this pathway is for you. It will allow you to 'top up' your foundation degree to a full degree alongside completing the Early Years Teacher programme. You will need to apply for your BA (Hons) degree top up at the same time as submitting this application. You will study part time.

Graduate Entry Pathway (GEP) If you have a degree but have limited experience of working with children from birth to five, this pathway will allow you to pursue your career in early years. You will undertake a minimum of two work based training placements in different settings before assessment for Early Years Teacher Status. This will allow you to develop your personal practice and leadership skills whilst working within the EYFS curriculum.

You will be required to keep a reflective log of your placement experience, recording links to the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) and your own personal practice and/or leadership and support of

colleagues. You must undertake a total of at least 18 weeks’ work based training placement. You will study this pathway full time.

Undergraduate Entry Pathway (UEP) If you are currently completing a degree with an early years specialism, this pathway will suit you. You will undertake a minimum of two work based training placements in different settings before assessment for Early Years Teacher Status.

This will allow you to develop your personal practice and leadership skills whilst working within the EYFS curriculum. You will be required to keep a reflective log of your placement experience, recording links to the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years)

I am interested in working in early years because I know I would be helping children to grow, to experience new things, and to learn to love learning.

Michael Peake, graduate

and your own personal practice and/or leadership and support of colleagues.

You must undertake a total of at least 18 weeks’ work based training placement.

You will study this pathway full time.

Entry requirements GCSE Grade C or above in English Language, Maths and a science.

A DBS enhanced disclosure check is required. For undergraduate pathways, a qualification at Level 5 is required, and for graduate pathways, an undergraduate degree Fees For the most up to date information on fees please visit our website How to apply www.derby.ac.uk/early-yearsteacher International students This course is not available for international students

When you apply, we can help you to decide the right pathway for you.

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