Masters Degrees in Study Skills

With children and young people developing sophisticated IT skills even earlier, they expect teachers to use this technology to help them learn. Our online course is designed to match that expectation. Technology is now being used in all education sectors to enhance learning, meaning the onus is on practitioners to develop their skills and use them to support learners and learning within their professional practice.

You'll explore a range of technologies and learning methods across a range of environments ad consider how they can most effectively be used to enhance teaching.

By experiencing the use of these technologies within their own area of study, learners will develop an understanding and appreciation of how they can be used within their own practice.Upon completion you'll have the skills and knowledge to be leading exponents of technology enhanced learning.

Key Course Features

-The programme is delivered entirely online and is accessible to students from countries all over the world.
-The course has been designed to suit practitioners working across a range of teaching and training contexts.
-Participants will develop professional and personal networks encouraging collaboration, peer-peer learning and support.
-Upon successful completion participants will have the skills and knowledge to be leading exponents of TEL and will be at the forefront of the field.
-The course holds Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) recognition.

What Will You Study?

Each module makes use of a study calendar and content provided through on-line documents, podcasts, video, synchronous and asynchronous conferencing (using text, audio and video), blogs, wiki pages, web links, file sharing and social networking facilities. Participants also take part in activities which involve them using these technologies to collaborate, share reflections and to construct elements of e-learning material that they can evaluate for use within their own professional context.

By experiencing the use of these technologies within their own study, learners gain an understanding and appreciation of how these could be deployed in their own teaching and gain an insight into the nature of on-line study from the perspective of the student.

Tutors (or ‘coaches’) aim to provide a secure and supportive environment within which participants can explore areas of TEL appropriate to their own professional context. Participants are encouraged to participate in forum debates and to develop communities of practice.

Participants learn with and from each other and are supported as they develop independent skills in finding and evaluating information. In all modules participants are encouraged to relate their studies to their own professional context. Assignments are also rooted in professional practice.

MODULES
YEAR 1
The first year’s study comprises three 20 credit modules. Successful completing of these three modules constitutes the Postgraduate Certificate Learning and Technology:
-Pedagogy and Practice
-Technology and Design
-Implementation and Management

YEAR 2
The second year’s study comprises three 20 credit modules. Successful completing of these three modules constitutes the Postgraduate Diploma Learning and Technology:
-Innovation and Practice
-Accessibility and Assessment in the Digital Age
-E-research and digital scholarship

YEAR 3
The final year consists of the 60 credit research dissertation. Students will be allocated a supervisor, with appropriate research or subject expertise, to support them throughout the process of carrying out the research and writing the dissertation.
Students have the opportunity to submit for assessment either a ‘traditional’ dissertation or a journal-format article. The dissertation / journal-format article is an independent study, involving the collection and analysis of data from primary sources, carried out by individual students on a topic of their choice.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment and Teaching

All modules, with the exception of the dissertation are assessed through coursework. Each module normally has two assignments and these are designed to reflect the professional practice of the student.

Career Prospects

Successful completion of this course will equip individuals with the skills and expertise to exploit new technologies effectively in their teaching or training context. Recent research has shown that, even very young, students now have sophisticated IT skills and expect their tutors to use technology to facilitate their learning; this course will help you match these expectations.

There is a growing demand across the educational environment for individuals who have the knowledge and skills to use technology effectively; successful completion of this course will demonstrate such attributes. Some of our previous students include people working in higher and further education, schools, the NHS and the private sector.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

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The Introduction to Master's-Level Study online short course introduces you to the skills required for successful study of the Master’s programmes. No attendance is required. This is a self-guided study resource comprising 2 parts plus a 3rd part for those wishing to gain academic credit:
Part I: an introduction to the skills needed to research and write academic assignments; Part II: an introduction to concepts of learning; Part III: assessment details (only required if seeking to gain academic credit).
There are no formal entry requirements for Parts 1&2. You can purchase Parts 1&2 at a total cost of £100 (this is non-credit bearing option). For those wishing to go on to gain academic credit, the cost for Part 3 is £550.

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Your programme of study

To help you stay in the classroom this programme is offered online to enable you to work and study flexibly from anywhere in Scotland or internationally as this programme is also relevant in other countries. If you work in any context where a relationship is required to support an individual in learning. You are able to apply your learning directly into your teaching and widening participation in the classroom where you can positively affect the life opportunities of the next generation.

You develop your skills in pastoral care in order to support young people in their educational workplace setting or other appropriate agency. This postgraduate programme is open to all professionals who have a caring role with young people. It aims to provide a response to the continuing professional development needs of those who wish to extend their skills and knowledge into new areas of guidance, care and support which pertain within their establishment, but in particular, within an educational setting. 

Graduates of this programme have enriched their learning and application and some have benefited from promotion. We are able to offer you teaching lead research directly from our three broad interrelated themes of 'Communities and Partnerships,' 'Professional Learning and Teaching Education,' and 'Pedagogy and Innovation.' We also work in interdisciplinary research such as 'Pathways to a Healthy Life' and 'The North and the Environment.'

Courses listed for the programme

Compulsory Courses

Semester 1 

choose from one guidance and one counselling module plus:

Care and Support in Action (Distance Learning)

Managing Personal Support in Schools

Counselling and Mentoring Approaches in Educational Settings

Critical Approaches to Academic Literature

Research Methods

Work - Based Project / Dissertation

Optional

Personal and Social Development, Health and Wellbeing

Curriculum, Careers Guidance and Education for Enterprise

Semester 2

Critical Approaches to Academic Literature

Research Methods

Optional

Personal and Social Development, Health and Wellbeing or Curriculum, Careers Guidance for Education for Enterprise

Semester 3

Dissertation

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/948/pastoral-care-guidance-pupil-support/

Why study at Aberdeen?

• You study a programme which is unique to Aberdeen as few other universities offer anything similar
• The qualification can be applied immediately whilst you are learning within the classroom
• The programme is accredited by University of Aberdeen and open to professionals in teaching, FE, Health, Social Work and Community Education

Where you study

• Online
• Part time
• 12, 24, or 26 Months

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

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Your programme of study

Masters in Education is specifically for teachers so that they can  progress their own interests and responsibilities and CPLD.  You are assessed in terms of activities and formative and summative elements and you can work your way towards 180 credits or choose to complete a PGDip or PGCert if you wish. The degree can empower you in your daily duties and provide a much richer experience for yourself and your students in terms of knowledge you can bring to your role. The degree can also be a useful element of progression within your area of work. You look at key policies shaping education and you lead change in a variety of policy and practice situations.

You follow your own interests within professional engagement from a list of available courses, taking Critical Approaches to Academic Literature and Research Methods. You can develop many more skills such as critical understanding and knowledge of major policy issues within education.

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/1008/masters-in-education/#what_you_study

Why study at Aberdeen?

• You are taught by knowledgeable researchers and teachers within the education sector at Aberdeen
• You develop critical understanding of theories and concepts, increase capability to analyse, and apply advanced knowledge to personal professional practice
• You learn to exploit opportunities and use research to inform professional knowledge

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• Part Time
• 12 Months, 24 Months, 48 Months
• September or January

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

•            Your Accommodation

•            Campus Facilities

•            Aberdeen City

•            Student Support

•            Clubs and Societies

Find out more about living in Aberdeen:

https://abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life

Living costs

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/finance.php

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This intensive summer programme enables graduates with one modern or community language to develop a second modern language (French) which can then be taught with confidence and accuracy to pupils during Key Stage 3.

All SKE programmes in priority subjects are funded by National College for Teaching & Leadership (NCTL). Training bursaries are also available to eligible candidates.

More about this course

The course is a full-time, intensive face-to-face course running from the end of May to mid-to-late August. The course consists of whole group communicative language classes, supplemented by a mixed programme of films, small group conversation classes, cultural input and tutorials.

Integrated self-study, including London Metropolitan University's own online French programmes and virtual learning environment, will be a vital component of the course. You'll be expected to undertake 15 hours a week on this.

There is continuous assessment throughout the course.

To successfully complete the course you must:
-Attend fully and punctually
-Complete all self-study tasks set (including a weekly extended writing task)
-Complete in-class progress tests and end-of-course skills tests
-Compile a portfolio of work showing progress throughout the course and evidence of independent learning

By doing the above, students should aim to demonstrate CEFR B1/B2 (target level) in all four skills by the end of the course.

Modular structure

This is a full-time, intensive, face-to-face 12-week course running from end of May to late August, Monday to Friday, 10am-3.30pm.

The course consists of whole group communicative language classes (morning), supplemented by a mixed afternoon programme of films, small group conversation classes, cultural input and tutorials, as well as self-study.

Language level: Progression from CEFR A1/A2 to B1/B2.

After the course

Students are all expected to proceed to ITT and subsequent teaching careers in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages (MFL).

"I am currently teaching a lot of French in my Secondary School (The Heathland School). I teach nine lessons a week to students from KS3 and KS4 (this year taking Y11 for the first time). I teach classes in Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Year 11, so a range of ages. Without the French Extension Course, I 100 per cent would never had found the time or effort to improve my French to an ability to teach it. Therefore, without it, I definitely wouldn't be teaching it as much as I do now (if at all). I believe that it is a great way for trainee teachers to get themselves another language to be able to teach (at least to KS3)." Lewis Dodge, The Heathland School. French Extension Course 2009. PGCE St. Mary's University College 2010/11.

Quote from external assessor

"My opinion about the London Metropolitan University French Extension course remains totally unchanged: it is a highly effective, high quality motivational course. The course team does not rest on its laurels. Directors, tutors and language assistants strive to offer students a better and better product. The team's clarity of purpose, its organised approach to the implementation of the plans, its caring monitoring of students' progress, achievements and needs, its good relationships with the students (as a group and as individuals), its willingness to hear and to respond to needs, all contributes to a course of high quality". Michèle Deane, external assessor

Moving to one campus

Between 2016 and 2020 we're investing £125 million in the London Metropolitan University campus, moving all of our activity to our current Holloway campus in Islington, north London. This will mean the teaching location of some courses will change over time.

Whether you will be affected will depend on the duration of your course, when you start and your mode of study. The earliest moves affecting new students will be in September 2017. This may mean you begin your course at one location, but over the duration of the course you are relocated to one of our other campuses. Our intention is that no full-time student will change campus more than once during a course of typical duration.

All students will benefit from our move to one campus, which will allow us to develop state-of-the-art facilities, flexible teaching areas and stunning social spaces.

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What we offer:
-For each module, one day attendance at the University
0Individual support with school-based enquiry
0Training for a school based coach to support students on the programme
0On-line and face-to-face academic tutorial support
0Full access to the University’s Learning Resource Centre and virtual learning environment

The MTL covers four core content areas:
-Teaching and learning
-Subject knowledge
-How children and young people develop
-Leadership and management

Why choose this course?

The MTL has been developed to help teachers improve their practice by applying evidence and insight to their teaching.

The programme is school-based and the focus is on the personal professional development of teachers. The MTL will help to stimulate and embed a culture of lifelong learning and peer support within schools, maximising the potential of both staff and pupils.

The programme provides high quality professional development opportunities for both participants and school-based coaches.

Teaching methods

This personalised, school-based Master's programme provides a unique opportunity for individuals and groups of teachers to enquire into their own practice whilst addressing school improvement priorities.

Structure

Year 1
Core Modules
-Assessment and Inclusion
-Teaching and Learning

Optional
-Enquiry Skills
-Leadership and Management
-Professional Practice Enquiry 1
-Professional Practice Enquiry 2

Year 2
Optional
-Assessment and Inclusion
-Enquiry Skills
-Leadership and Management
-Professional Practice Enquiry 1
-Professional Practice Enquiry 2
-Teaching and Learning

Year 3
Optional
-Assessment and Inclusion
-Enquiry Skills
-Leadership and Management
-Professional Practice Enquiry 1
-Professional Practice Enquiry 2
-Teaching and Learning

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A Master's by Research (MA) allows you to undertake a one year (full time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme.

Research Master's students choose a specific project to work on and have a greater degree of independence in their work than is the case with a taught masters course.

You are expected to work to an approved programme of work which you will develop within the first few months of commencement of study, in conjunction with your supervisor. Whilst undertaking the research project, under the supervision of the supervisor, will also develop your research skills.

At the end of the project you write up your findings in the form of a short thesis of around 25,000 words and this will then be examined.

On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (PhD).

You will be appointed a main supervisor who will advise and support you on your project.

The main topic areas that can be supervised in the subject area are:

• Policy

• Professional Identities

• Pedagogies

You are advised to take time to investigate the University's website to find out more details about the research we conduct. Please visit the Research section of the website to take a look at the information there.

To find out about the staff in this subject area please visit the subject area page, or alternatively, to look at profiles of any of our academic staff, you can visit our academic staff profile page.

You will need to complete a research proposal in the region of 500 words outlining your areas of interest and when this is submitted along with your research degree application form we will look for the academics within the University who have the expertise and knowledge to supervise you and guide you through your research degree.

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Your programme of study

This is a specialised education programme to support teaching and learning for all needs, abilities within the teaching area for pre-school, primary, secondary and FE teachers.

Fundamental to the programme is the belief that all learners have the same rights and are of equal worth, irrespective of their ability, cultural background, race, gender or age. The programme aims to help teachers and lecturers improve the educational experience of children and young people, particularly those with additional support needs.

Courses listed for the programme

Semester 1

Exploring Difference and Diversity

Inclusive Pedagogy

Participation and Learning

Literacy Difficulties and Dyslexia

An Introduction to Autism and its Implications for Classroom Practice

Critical Approaches to Academic Literature

Research Methods

Curriculum Transformation and Change

Work-Based Project / Dissertation

Compulsory Courses

To gain a certificate in Inclusive Practice you must attain 60 credit points and for a Diploma 120 credit points

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/955/inclusive-practice/

Why study at Aberdeen?

•           The programme is ideal for teachers and lecturers to review practice and become more aware of all needs

•            The programme is available in Scotland only

Where you study

• Online
• Part Time
• September or January

Find out about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/955/inclusive-practice/

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

•            Your Accommodation

•            Campus Facilities

•            Aberdeen City

•            Student Support

•            Clubs and Societies

Find out more about living in Aberdeen:

https://abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life

Living costs

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/finance.php

 

 

 

 

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This course is for UK and international graduates with no or limited professional teaching experience planning a career in English language teaching. You'll develop your understanding of English language classroom practice from an international perspective, including lesson planning, development of learning resources and teaching and assessment methods, all of which prepares you for teaching across the globe. You'll also have the opportunity to develop research and evaluation skills and learn how to apply these to a range of professional contexts.

You'll be taught by an outstanding team of teachers; in fact we've been ranked in the top five in the Guardian Guide for Education for the sixth year running. You'll also have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.

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Overview

The PGDip in Higher Education is designed specifically for academic staff currently teaching in the higher education sector (e.g., teaching in universities, institutes of technology, or other designated higher education institutions). One of the central aims of this programme is to provide opportunities for academics to deepen their awareness and build their knowledge of a range of practical and theoretical issues fundamental to learning and teaching within higher education. Additionally, this programme aims to help academic teaching staff feel more confident about their teaching roles and the ways in which they can support student learning and enhance the learning experience for all students. Minimum English language requirements: IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score, TOEFL (Paper based test): 585, TOEFL (Internet based test): 95, PTE (Pearson): 62. National University of Ireland Maynooth's TOEFL code is 8850.

Visit the website http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/centre-teaching-and-learning/our-courses/postgraduate-diploma-higher-education

Course Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education is comprised of four modules (totalling 60 ECTS) which are taken over two semesters. In the main, there will be one scheduled session each week. Sessions will likely run each Friday (subject to confirmation). Sometimes it may be necessary to have additional classes. Please note that course participants will be advised in advance if attendance at other sessions is required. Participants in the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education due to begin in February will attend sessions from February to May and from September to January. Across the modules, lectures, seminars, workshops and group-led discussions will form the basis of the sessions.

Career Options

The course aims to provide academic teaching staff with opportunities to develop and extend their professional practice. All sessions are designed to offer course participants a platform through which they can experience, practise, reflect on and expand their repertoire of various strategies and techniques to promote the student learning experience. Thus, the course will help academics to develop their current and future teaching practice.

How To Apply

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MH51H

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

Find information on Scholarships here https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships

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The course is designed to develop deeper intellectual engagement with current issues relating the design, delivery, evaluation and administration of educational programmes in the Lifelong Learning sector. It aims to enhance the professional standing and critical understanding of those working in the sector in a range of professional roles.

The course operates as a Top-up to previous achievement at postgraduate level and requires you to undertake a single 60 credit dissertation module. Previous experience and appropriate level understanding of educational research methods for example, previous achievement in a postgraduate level research methods module, is essential.

You'll be taught by an outstanding team of teachers; in fact we've been ranked in the top five in the Guardian Guide for Education for the sixth year running. You'll also have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.

Titles of work undertaken by students on this course have included:

• A case study of youth disaffection at an independent alternative school in North West England.

• A critical evaluation of the efficacy of Restorative Practice (RP) in place at a high school in a northern city in the United Kingdom.

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To meet the objectives of this master's degree, students will do the following:
-Analyse the potential of ICTs as new platforms for learning and knowledge management, focusing on the advances achieved in this field by e-learning.
-Identify the theories and strategies of the teaching-learning process on which e-learning media are.
-Acquire criteria for designing multimedia for education
-Analyse the potential of ICTs as new platforms for learning and multimedia applications.
-Structure and develop multimedia teaching material according to the target audience.
-Learn and understand the parameters that define the process of digitisation and reproduction of teaching materials.
-Acquire skills to manage information and knowledge.
-Determine the economic feasibility of multimedia projects.
-Develop a practical application in the field of materials design and/or training environments.
-Have their first contact with research methodology in educational technology.

Student Profile

This master's degree is intended for teaching staff, education managers and instructional designers. It is also suitable for university graduates with motivation and experience in areas related to education, information and communication technologies, and computer engineering.

In order to successfully follow the content of all the subjects, advanced users of the information and communication technologies will need to have an interest in educational innovation.

Students need to be responsible and independent, because although distance learning is suited to individual tuition, the subjects of the programme require continual dedication.

Applicants should therefore be university graduates with the following characteristics:
-Motivation for educational innovation
-Technical knowledge
-Autonomy and responsibility

Career Opportunities

The graduates in the Inter-university master's degree in Educational Technology: E-Learning and Knowledge Management are capable of working in:
-Design and development of e-learning projects
-Management of virtual campuses and training services
-Design and development of training materials
-Technical consultancy and teaching
-Information and knowledge management
-Design and development of research projects in the field of educational technology
-Management of research projects in the field of e-learning
-Design and development of basic research and R&D projects
-Technical and pedagogical advice on research projects in the field of educational technology

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From September 2017, Maynooth University, Department of Education will offer an exciting and innovative new Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management (Future Leaders) for teachers at all levels who seek, or are currently in, leadership roles. The Future Leaders programme will include a combination of practical skills and theoretical foundations to support preparation for leadership and management positions at all levels.

The programme will be designed and delivered by experienced leaders from a variety of professional education roles and will have input from national and international academic/practitioner experts in the areas of educational leadership and management.



The diploma will be offered at Level 9, with 60 credits and will be completed over one year on a part-time basis.



The programme will cost €2,900 (payable in two instalments) and will be offered in the academic year (2017/2018) in the following venues subject to sufficient numbers:



Maynooth University: Monday – 5.00-8.00pm

Cork Education Centre: Monday – 5.00-8.00pm

Drumcondra Education Centre: Tuesday – 5.00-8.00pm

Maynooth University – Kilkenny Campus: Thursday - 5.00-8.00pm



Information Sessions:

If you would like to find out more about the programme the following open nights/information sessions will provide full details:



(i) Maynooth University, School of Education Lecture Room 1 (014) Ground Floor from 6.00-7.00pm 0n Tuesday 28th March – (suitable for Drumcondra candidates also)



(ii) Kilkenny Campus of Maynooth University (Theology Room) –

5.00-6.00pm on Wednesday 29th March.



(iii) Cork Education Centre – 5.00- 6.00pm on Thursday 6th April



Please register your interest in attending the Open Night of your choice by sending an e-mail to [email protected] clearly marking the meeting you wish to attend in the message heading.

The PAC system will open for applications to the Future Leaders Programme, Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management (PGDELM) at 12.00 noon on 10th April 2017 and will close at 12.00 noon on 5th May 2017.
Application Process:
(i) Places on the course will be limited.
(ii) Fully completed eligible applications only will be considered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

In order to be prepared to make an official application via the Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC) http://www.pac.ie, please have the following documents ready:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results showing date of conferral or degree/diploma parchments (Primary Degree, Teaching Qualification or Concurrent Degree (including Teaching Qualification).
Certified copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

Please note: A certified copy is a copy of an original document that has been verified as being a true copy after the original document has been sighted by an authorized person (a member of An Garda Siochana, a Solicitor, or Commissioner for Oaths)

Modules include:
Leading and Managing Educational Innovation
Leadership for Enhancing Cultures of Communication
Participative Research as Leadership Practice
The Person and The Professional: Who am I as Leader?
Legal Contexts, Policy and Practice
Coaching & Mentoring in & as Leadership Practice

This programme is suitable for teachers at all levels who seek, or are currently in, leadership/management roles and who wish to progress their careers in this regard.

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