Education

Overview

On this course you’ll be able to gain insight and inspiration by interacting and learning from fellow educational professionals from across the globe.

This modern course offers a timely view of technology-based learning and how it can enhance practice. You will explore some key theoretical ideas in the philosophy of education and be introduced to the historical context that has influenced current educational practice.  The course aims to develop your skills as a reflective practitioner and enable you to consider the role of research in informing teaching and learning

Throughout this Education course from University of Essex Online , you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:

• philosophical ideas that underpin educational practice
• the delivery of effective teaching and learning
• cognitive scientific research into how people learn
• the theory and practice of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
• principles of assessment and how it has an influence on learning, teaching and the curriculum
• an overview of the process of research and developing a literature review
• framing research questions and selecting appropriate research methods

Your future

Our Master of Education programme is an ideal stepping stone for qualified teachers to expand and enhance their professional development in order to access senior leadership roles.

Due to a broad range of subjects covered on this course and the opportunity to specialise in diverse professional contexts and practices, this advanced degree course will also support career development of professionals with some teaching or educational experience.

Students will have an opportunity to improve their professional practice and attain leadership roles in their chosen career paths as teachers, lecturers, training advisers and administrators, special education professionals, policy developers, researchers, local government and healthcare trainers as well as other related professions.