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Policy and Practice

Policy and Practice - UTLGX4-30-M

Course Details

Course/Module Code

UTLGX4-30-M

Level

M

Fees

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Course Overview

Applications

University

Assessment

The assessment involves an analysis/es of education policy of interest to you that has been negotiated with the supporting tutor.

Campus

Frenchay

Careers/further study

This module can contribute towards the MA Education (two year and three to five year version).

Content

The module syllabus includes the following topics:

  • Identify the diverse ways that policy is developed
  • How to search relevant policy literature
  • Reflective enquiry into policy-making process
  • Consider the way that policy is framed and contextualised
  • Identify means by policy impact on practice can be appraised
  • Critically appraise a selected policy.

Course Director

Dr Alpesh Maisuria

E-mail

ace.cpd@uwe.ac.uk

Introduction

This 30 credit Masters level Policy and Practice module develops a critical awareness of education policy development and its translation into practice

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • critically analyse how ideology and context impact policy
  • critically reflect on how a policy agenda in education is translated into practice
  • critique the intention of a policy agenda in education against the outcomes and impacts
  • identify a policy agenda and critically review various policy response.

 

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods will include a mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities including webinars, meetings, lectures, readings, tasks and activities alongside independent study and tutor support.

Study facilities

The Department of Education and Childhood at UWE Bristol runs a variety of courses in early childhood and education studies, and is one of the largest providers of initial teacher training and continuing professional development in the region. Experienced tutors and leading researchers and practitioners in their fields teach in the department. We have excellent facilities and a range of flexible study areas and online learning tools for our students.

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Telephone

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Title

30 credit Masters level module

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