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Postgraduate Course: Self Evaluation (EDUA11012)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits15
Home subject areaEducation Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionUpon Completion of this module, participants will be required to demonstrate that they are able to: Engage in critical discussion of the nature of their own and others' professionalism, of professional values and of the relationship between enquiry, relevant theory and professional practice. Analyse the impact of current government and local policy and perceptions upon their professional life and standing. Evaluate approaches to professional development and practice-based enquiry. Review critically their professional experience, influence and impact and use this review as the basis for planning (including planning an APL claim) and setting targets for professional development within the CT programme. Manage their programme of professional development within the cycle of planning, implementation, reflection and application in influence and action. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their programme for professional growth, enhanced practice and influence as a leader within the
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Participants will be required to demonstrate that they are able to:

1. engage in critical discussion of the nature of their own and others' professions, professional values and of the relationship between relevant theory and professional practice;

2. analyse the impact of current policy, both at central and local government level, upon their professional life and standing;

3. evaluate approaches to professional development and practice-based enquiry;

4. review critically their professional experience, influence and impact and use this review as the basis for planning and setting targets for professional development within the CT programme. This could include planning an APL claim;

5. manage their programme of professional development following a spiral of planning, implementation, reflection, evaluation and refinement;

6. monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their programme for:
- professional growth
- enhanced professional practice
- influencing institutional change as a leader within the school
- enhancing pupil learning;
through beginning to compile a Professional Development Portfolio

7. understand how the process of self-evaluation and critical analysis can lead to enhanced professional development;

8. locate and use professional and research literature critically and analytically.
Assessment Information
Part A Review of the nature of professionalism(2000-2500 words)

Part B Action Plan(2000-2500 words)

Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserMs Gillian Robinson
Tel: (0131 6)51 6426
Email: gillian.robinson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Amanda Mcneill
Tel: (0131 6)51 5337
Email: amanda.mcneill@ed.ac.uk
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