Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL The Professional Doctorate Programme Doctor of Education(Ed.D)*

*registration in progress.

PRODUCING KNOWLEDGE : DEVELOPING PRACTICE

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The professional doctorate programme (PDP) has been designed for those working in the professional, public and human services.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE

Students register for (Ed.D) and complete a research project alongside participants from a range of professional settings. The PDP provides a stimulating multi-agency learning environment, which will enrich the personal, intellectual and academic abilities of participants and help to develop best practice.

Many established approaches to advanced study have focused solely upon academic training. The PDP however utilises a practical approach, linking work-based problems to personal and professional development. The PDP is a researchbased qualification with the same academic standing as a PhD, but has been specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in a range of demanding roles.

The Graduate School’s mission is to develop research that shapes lives and makes a contribution to the intellectual and economic health of the nation, city and region, therefore we encourage students to think globally and act locally.

Nottingham Trent University is building an impressive reputation for quality research. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise showed that 74% of the University’s research activity achieved international status, with an impressive 8% classified as world-leading. This positions us very favourably with some of the UK’s most research-intensive institutions.

THE AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME ARE: • to help participants explore the relationship between theory and practice; between understanding the world and changing it; • to provide participants with an opportunity to develop their judgement, foresight and problem analysis by applying theoretical and philosophically tuned forensic kills to the research material derived from their investigations; • to develop participants’ ability to design and imzplement a research project at the boundaries of knowledge of their professional and educational fields;

• to provide participants with an opportunity to develop as both reflective and reflexive practitioners who have the intellectual and personal adaptability to be able to deal with the complexities of organisational change and ambiguity; • to develop communication skills which enable participants to communicate effectively with both academic and the professional, public and human service communities, and to act as interpreters between the two;

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Nottingham Trent University Graduate School’s PDP demands commitment, energy and hard work. In return it offers a stimulating and enjoyable development experience with the award of an increasingly valued and valuable qualification.

The delivery has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of participants in demanding jobs. A series of five modules, two of which last for two days and three for four days, represent the taught element over the first two years of the programme. Both four-day modules are delivered as a pair of two-day study blocks.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE PHASING

MOD NO.

MODULE TITLE

STAGE IN THE DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROCESS

TITLE OF ASSESSED DOCUMENT

Year 1 Term 1

1

Introduction: Research questions, aims and initial review of the literature

Research proposal and planning

Document 1 Research proposal (5000 words)

2

Identity and Epistemology: Towards an understanding of literatures and conceptual frameworks

Research, development, formation of professional policy.

Framing research

Document 2 Exploration of conceptual frameworks (15 000 words)

3

Designing and using mixed methods in research concerning one of the three areas of professional activity (Education, Law and Social professions)

Apprenticeship I: Research design and implementation

Document 3 Research Project I (15 000 words)

4

Designing and using mixed methods to complement the research in the preceding module concerning one of the three areas of professional activity (Education, Law and Social professions)

Apprenticeship II: Complementary research design and implementation

Document 4 Research Project II (15 000 words)

5

Thesis: Critical Reflection and Reflexivity

Research design, analysis, outcomes.

Reflection on the process

Document 5 Thesis (30 000 words) Reflection and Reflexivity (5 000 words)

2 day workshop Year 1 Term 2 & 3 2 x 2 day workshop Year 2 Terms 1 & 2 2 x 2 day workshop Year 2 Terms 1 & 2 2 x 2 day workshop

Year 3 Terms 1 - 3 2 day workshop

ASSESSMENT

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The award of Doctor of Education (Ed.D) will be made on the basis of successful completion of the six pieces of assessed work detailed in the table above.

Candidates for the Professional Doctorate Programme should normally meet all of the following entry criteria:

STUDY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT Participants will form ‘Study Circles’ at the start of the programme which will operate throughout the three years.

The circles are intended to provide a mechanism for mutual support, and students will be required to meet at least once each term.

Each participant will be assigned two supervisors to support them in their research, and will be entitled to a specified minimum number of hours for supervisory meetings.

Participants will also have access to the University’s impressive facilities, including the 13 million Books library, electronic databases and journals, 24-hour IT resources and the virtual learning environment.

• Hold an MPhil, MA or other Masters-level degree.

• Hold, or have held a post which includes management or leadership responsibilities or have been in a position to be able to observe organisational practice.

• Have the potential to conduct research and write a thesis at doctoral level.

• Applicants with a first degree and/ or Masters qualification taught and assessed in English are exempt from IELTS / TOEFL requirements.

Prospective candidates not meeting any of the above criteria should contact the local operator to discuss the possible relevance of alternative qualifications.

CONTACT DETAILS Dr. Edward Pang Head of Programme Centre of International Education Hong Kong College of Technology Tel: +852 3923-1053 Email: edwardpang@hkct.edu.hk Dr. Kevin Flint Senior Lecturer School of Education Tel: +44 (0) 0115 848 3962 Email: kevin.flint@ntu.ac.uk Professional Doctoral Programme Administrator Graduate School Nottingham Trent University Tel: +44 (0) 0115 848 8117 Email: gsr@ntu.ac.uk For further course information and details on how to apply please visit the following web page: Doctor of Education : www.hkct.edu.hk/cie Application Enquiries Tel:+852 2926-1222

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