Education Studies (Intercultural Learning and Leadership) Marino Institute of Education

Overview

The Master in Education Studies (Intercultural Learning and Leadership) at the Marino Institute of Education aims to equip participants with the threshold academic knowledge of educational leadership, in the context of critical examination of race, language diversity, and religious diversity. 

Key Facts

Through engaging in this Masters, participants will be prepared to take on leadership roles in their own settings, bringing the skills of a critical intercultural educator to enable all learners to achieve their potential.

On successful completion of the MES in Intercultural Learning and Leadership (ICLL), participants should be able to:

• Critically analyse key legislative and policy documents which underpin intercultural education in Ireland

• Critically discuss the current context of diversity in Ireland: cultural, linguistic, ethnic, socio-economic and religious

• Examine the implications of intercultural diversity for all educators, including those in leadership roles

• Apply current theory and best practice regarding cultural diversity, additional language learning, religious diversity in the context of intercultural education and in the context of school leadership in diverse settings

• Employ effective pedagogical approaches for the inclusion of children and young people from minority ethnic, cultural and language backgrounds in the education system