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Master of Education (MEd)
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Stafford Global – Who we are
• Established in 1993, Stafford is a Resource Centre for distance learning
education in the Middle-East
• Currently the Resource Centre for 5 UK universities.
• Stafford offers various programmes including Certificates, Diplomas,
Bachelors, MBA, MSc, MEd and Doctorates.
• Stafford offers academic and administrative support
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University of Dundee – who we are
We make a difference: this delivers
impact
We work across boundaries, with an
interdisciplinary and team-based
approach
We adopt an enterprising approach,
embedded in the curriculum
We act locally and globally
We’re a modern university working
on solutions to 21st century problems
We transform lives
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Our purpose
Our reason for existing is simple.
It’s what we do today and it’s
what we have always done.
It is to transform lives, locally
and globally through the creation,
sharing and application of knowledge
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Global reputation
Scottish University of the Year
The Times/Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2016 and 2017
Top 10 in UK
National Student Survey 2016
1st in Scotland
International Student Barometer 2017
1st in UK
Times Higher Education World
Under-50 2015
World Top 200 University
Times Higher Education World
University Rankings 2016
Scotland’s Most Innovative
University 2016
Reuters
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Master of Education (Med) Overview
• Part-time and fast-track study which offers some flexibility and autonomy
• Blended learning
• Practice based, professional development/learning qualification
• Recognised by the IB
• Students from all sectors of education, worldwide
• A variety of different routes and foci throughout
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Why consider the MEd?
• ‘advanced study’ as part of the professionalism of teachers
• ‘…removing artificial boundaries between initial teacher education, induction
and subsequent CPD’ to allow ‘the development of new, differently-sequenced
and paced approaches to the development of teachers’ attributes, knowledge
and skills.’ (p.41)
• ‘greater encouragement for teachers to gain advanced qualifications.’ (p. 10)
Donaldson (2011)
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What is the MEd?
• The Master of Education programme is a suite of level 11 postgraduate
modules in professional development for educators who work in an relevant
setting.
• It is a programme based on reflective practice, work based inquiry and action
research.
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The nature of the MEd
The aims of the programme are:
• to support the educator as reflective practitioner, enquirer and educational
researcher
• to have impact on professional practice: teaching, learning and leadership
How will you achieve this?
• reflect critically and build on the competences developed in working life;
• develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and professional
values necessary to enhance professional practice;
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Named awards
Master of Education in Leading Learning and Teaching
• Master of Education in Inclusion and Learner Support
• Master of Education in Nursery/ Early Education
• Master of Education in Pupil Care and Support
• Master of Education in International Education
• Master of Education in Developing Mathematical Thinking
• Master of Education in Childhood Studies
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What we expect of you
Develop and demonstrate:
• The ability to reflect critically on professional practice and on your own
perceptions and assumptions;
• commitment to the reconstruction and construction of professional
practice taking into consideration social and cultural contexts and
underpinning philosophies and policies;
• the ability to discuss and debate ideas, policies, strategies and actions,
informed by your own research and the research of others in the field;
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What we expect of you (continued)
• up to date knowledge of literature in the subject area related to the professional
context;
• undertaking of a professionally significant inquiry with the findings following
research reporting conventions integrated into their assessment paper;
• And, confidence with presentation, structure and all the conventions of
academic writing including evidencing and referencing
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What you can expect from us
• Email/Skype tutorials with your module tutor
• Local face-to-face workshops for core modules
• Online learning and teaching
• Formative assessment opportunities
• Academic Skills Centre (CASTLE) offers support with academic writing
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What do our students say?
Carrying out an enquiry into my own practice helped me to identify areas for
improvement.
The changes within my practice ... were widespread throughout my
teaching and are still in place and developing.
In coming to understand professionalism, specifically reflection, I have
been empowered ....to take my teaching to the next level.
The support has been excellent.
My tutor was dedicated, efficient and really welcoming and friendly.
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