About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: X1DA4
- Applications: University
- Level: Postgraduate
- Department: Education
- Campus: Frenchay
- Duration: Three years
- Delivery: Part-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Dr Carolyn Bromfield
Introduction
The Master's in Teaching and Learning is a hands-on, classroom-based qualification developed in order to help you extend your teaching skills and abilities. It is part of a wider offer of professional development in schools.
The value of this course lies in its flexibility and focus on classroom practice. It has been designed for you to focus on engaging children in learning more effectively in your day-to-day work as a teacher, helping to improve your skills in applying evidence and insight to your teaching and becoming the best teacher you can be.
You will identify needs relevant to you and your school context and apply evidence and educational theory to real-life situations, which will help to inform and consolidate your learning.
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Structure
Content
The three-phased structure of MTL means that content, pace and assessment can be personalised and flexible to meet your needs. You will need 180 credits in total to be awarded the MTL. This is done through modules, it does not require you to undertake a dissertation.
| Phase One (40 credits) | Module 1: after initial diagnosis you will develop your skills of enquiry and use of evidence. 30 Level M credits can be carried over from your PGCE or acquired in a Developing Enquiry Skills module. | Module 2: a further 10 credits come from a Mini Enquiry. |
| Phase Two (80 credits) | Module 3:Dynamics of Teaching and Learning: teaching and learning, including personalised learning and assessment for learning | Module 4:Applying Wider Professional Knowledge and Skills: subject knowledge for teaching, curriculum and curriculum development | Module 5:Understanding Diversity in Learners: how children and young people develop, including behaviour management and inclusion | Module 6:Exploring Issues of Leadership and Management: working with others in and beyond the classroom |
| Phase Three (60 credits) | Module 7:Developing Specialist Interests: with this module and the next you will deepen your professional knowledge and understanding and strengthen your skills in specialist areas | Module 8:Evaluating and Disseminating Impact |
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Study time
Because the MTL programme is designed to be based around classroom work additional study will be minimal, although you will be expected to complete some study in your own time.
Special Features
Study facilities
The Department of Education at UWE's Frenchay Campus has excellent facilities and resources for learning and teaching. Its modern, purpose-built facilities provide high quality teaching rooms with state-of-the-art technology available. The Department has excellent IT facilities and houses an Open Learning Area with the latest equipment.
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Entry
Entry requirements
Applicants normally have:
- An honours or pass degree, together with
- QTS or other equivalent professional qualification, or
- A teaching qualification together with substantial experience.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements, but have significant and relevant life and/or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees
Full details of fees for this course can be found on our postgraduate fees pages.
For funding options, please see our funding and scholarships information.
How to apply
To request an application form please contact the Department of Education, UWE, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY.
(Please do not use the application link in the right hand box)
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Page last updated 14 December 2011