CareerFit CourseFinderContemporary Innovations in Education - Sligo St. Angela's
- Course code
- SG_ECONT_M09
- QQI level
- Level 9
- NFQ type
- Level 9 NFQ
- Duration
- 3 years part-time blended delivery. Study Hours Each 15 credit module holds a total participant effort of 300 hours. This usually encompasses contact hours, directed study and independent study On-Campus Attendance Stage 1 modules: Whilst most modules in stage 1 have a blended delivery, for some, on campus attendance may be required for a one-day workshop/ lectures, usually on a Saturday. Stage 2 modules: The Advanced Research module is delivered exclusively online..
- Attendance
- Blended
- CAO points
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Course summary
This MA in Contemporary Innovations in Education offers teachers and educational professionals a flexible and tailored programme of study in contemporary education, teaching and learning. The programme has been designed to deepen professional knowledge and understanding of contemporary educational theories, research, practices and innovations and their potential applications to a wide range of contexts, including schools, colleges and universities.
The programme is underpinned by constructive engagement and thinking critically about education; students will explore, critique and reflect upon ideas, innovations, issues, theoretical developments and research in education, whilst applying them to their own professional practices and potentially implementing change. Consequently, students will be enabled to more effectively support teaching and learning in their respective settings. This MA is aimed at teachers and educational professionals, with the flexibility to fit their studies around their current work commitments.