Teaching and Learning

Entry requirements

Applicants must: have a degree (normally honours, normally 2:2) awarded by a UK University or a recognised degree-equivalent qualification have Qualified Teacher Status be working within a London Region National Challenge School or School facing Challenging Circumstances

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in Teaching and Learning is designed specifically for Newly Qualified Teachers and new Heads of Department in the London Region working in National Challenge Schools or Schools facing Challenging Circumstances. While this programme is initially targeted at Newly Qualified Teachers and new Heads of Departments, it will, subject to National roll out, be aimed at a wider audience including NQTs across London.

The programme will engage participants in key educational processes underpinning the development of learning and teaching:

• critical analysis, reflection and enquiry;
• evidence informed practice;
• collaborative learning.

Engagement in these processes will enable participants to:

• Develop their understanding of current thinking in relation to research and professional policy and practice;
• Develop their ability to analyse, critique and develop their own and others? practice;
• Develop intellectual, organisational, personal, communication and professional skills; and
• Develop their practice to improve the outcomes for all children and young people
• Plan and sustain their professional development throughout their career

Through engagement in critical, analytical and reflective processes, participants will be able to:

• Develop their understanding of current thinking in relation to research and professional policy and practice;
• Develop their ability to analyse, critique and develop their own and others? practice;
• Develop intellectual, organisational, personal, communication and professional skills; and
• Develop their practice to improve the outcomes for all children and young people
• Plan and sustain their professional development throughout their career

Qualification and course duration

MA