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MA in Educational Practice and Research (EPR) (up to 3 years part-time) Course Handbook 2018-19 School of Education and Lifelong Learning University of East Anglia
Contents
Welcome 2
Introduction and Structure 3
Aims 3
Expectations of study 4
Attendance 4
Reading 4
Support for Learning 5
MA conference 6
Assessment 6
Senate Marking Scale (Masters): Coursework 7
Contact information 7
1Welcome
On behalf of the MA tutors a very warm welcome to the part-time MA in Educational
Practice and Research (EPR). We do hope you will find it a stimulating and rewarding
experience to study for your MA in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning.
The MA in Educational Practice and Research (EPR) aims to build on participants’
existing interests and expertise. The course is designed to offer flexible and
personalised study patterns to complement professional work commitments. At UEA we
create a thought-provoking and challenging environment in which to discuss and
analyse classroom practice. Our aim is to support you in carrying out research to achieve
greater understanding of pedagogy and practice through a range of teaching and
assessment methods whilst facilitating a supportive learning community. A particular
feature of the experience is the opportunity to engage with educational practice and
issues in ways that go beyond the need to respond to initiatives and directives. We
believe that the course should provide you with scope to be professionally autonomous
and creative, to become critical and for your practice to become more meaningful. The
young people and individuals with whom you work are at the centre of this and ultimately
the aim is that they will benefit from the improvements in your practice resulting from
your work on the MA (EPR) course.
The purpose of this Handbook is to tell you about the course as a whole and to provide
general information relating to your study. Details for the individual modules will be
provided by module leaders, in module outlines and on the relevant Blackboard pages
on Portal.
General information about studying at the University of East Anglia can be obtained from
the University Handbook for students on taught programmes available online at:
www.uea.ac.uk/learningandteaching/students/gettingstarted/Handbooks
We hope you will both enjoy and be challenged by the MA (EPR) course and we look
forward to working with you.
Dr Penny Lamb Dr Jan Watson
Co-Course Director Co-Course Director
2Introduction and structure
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning offers this part-time Master of Arts
course for professionals working within a range of educational institutions, who wish to
develop their professional practice and deepen their understanding as an educator,
through enquiry and research. The award of MA in Educational Practice and Research
requires the successful completion of 180 MA credits. The course consists of a number
of taught module options, delivered during evening sessions or on Saturdays. The
course offers flexibility that allows participants to choose a study pattern that best fits in
with their employment. Participants will study 30 credit modules relevant to their own
interests and complete a 60 credit Dissertation to be awarded the full Master of Arts
degree. Participants can elect to study one, two or three 30 credit modules in each year,
depending on how much studying they feel they can undertake alongside their working
commitments. The final module is a Dissertation (60 credits) in the final year, which
entails practical enquiry/research in an area that is selected by the participant. For the
Dissertation participants will be allocated an individual supervisor alongside further
support from the module leader. Should participants choose not to complete the whole
MA programme they may, on gaining 60 or 120 credits, exit the course and be awarded
either the Post-Graduate Certificate or Post-Graduate Diploma, depending on credits
accrued.
Aims
The course is designed to provide continuing professional development at post graduate
level for educational practitioners. The broad aims are as follows:
To provide participants with the opportunity to develop and deepen their
understanding of and skills in their own professional practice;
To enable participants to develop an enquiring approach and to develop their
ability to engage critically and analytically with ideas, existing practices (their own
and those of the wider educational community) and with wider research;
To enable participants to develop knowledge, understanding and a range of skills
through work-based, practitioner research activity, undertaken in order to
enhance professional practice and the education of their students.
The course is designed so that individual participants may focus on a particular area or
areas of their own practice and build a research portfolio over the period of study. The
flexible nature of the programme, their focus on negotiated topics and the emphasis on
practitioner research allows participants to select areas of study and develop a
personalised programme that is relevant to their own professional priorities and/or those
of their schools/workplace. This is achieved through:
Each module entailing individual enquiry, usually as part of the assessment of
the module;
Each module progressively developing the participant’s ability to carry out
institutionally based research;
The offer of a number of module options, enabling participants to follow a course
that meets their needs and interests;
The provision of module options that will enhance the development of teachers
and other educational practitioners at different stages in their careers.
There is a strong emphasis in all modules on developing the participants’ ability to work
at Master’s level, developing the specific understanding, knowledge and skills
3commensurate with the National Framework for Masters level qualifications. Specific
aims to each module are included in the individual module outlines.
Expectations of Study
It is important that dedicated study time is given throughout the course, as the course
has a developmental approach. Overall, the expectation is that there are 10 hours of
course related activity for each credit – so, for example, the MA EPR 30 credit modules
require 300 hours of related activity. Some of this will be in contact with a tutor, some
will be independent personal study time and some will be research activities that may or
may not overlap with your professional work.
Attendance
Attendance at all sessions is expected. The taught sessions provide the opportunity for
you to meet and interact with other course members, and to gain the skills, knowledge
and understanding that will help you complete the course successfully. If you are not
able to attend a session you must contact the Learning and Teaching Service (ZICER
hub), tel. 01603-597581, or email: edu_pgt.hub@uea.ac.uk, BEFORE THE SESSION
BEGINS. Please also inform your module leader direct, so they are aware of your
expected absence. In case of absence, it will be your responsibility to collect any session
notes or papers handed out and information about any preparation required for the next
session.
Reading
You will be provided with general reading lists and/or specific readings as appropriate.
Course participants will also need to be reading around their own area of interest. To
maximise the benefit of UEA sessions it is anticipated that course participants will read
to prepare for, or follow up the sessions and will act as ‘critical friends’ to each other.
Some staff may encourage you to engage with blogging and group discussion boards.
Books
Reading is an essential component of this course. Lists of books are suggested by
module leaders. Most should be available from the library (www.uea.ac.uk/is/lib) either
in hard copy or as e-books. These are not exclusive lists. Modules may have one or two
central texts that you may be advised to purchase. Such books are usually available
from the University bookshop (and are often available for sale online from second-hand
booksellers). There may be further readings or hand-outs on Blackboard via the portal
for each module session. In addition you are expected to seek out and become familiar
with the literature from your own particular area of enquiry.
Journals
Much of what is written about the latest research in education is to be found in academic
journals.
Electronic journals: Most journals are now available electronically through the Library
(www.uea.ac.uk/is/lib). Through the journal databases you can search for papers using
keywords from within your area of enquiry or on methodology, download and print full
copies of any which are relevant to your study. Help will be given at the beginning of
the course in the use of the electronic resources available to you. Information and
training on how to find and use the UEA’s e-resources are also available on the portal
under “library services”.
4Journals in hard copy: Many journals can be found in hard copy in the Main Library.
Current and most recent editions are displayed on open shelves. Bound copies of
previous years can be found on the shelves, section PER/L. You must observe the
restrictions on how many photocopies you can make. The regulations regarding
photocopying are displayed near to the photocopy machines in the library.
Other Sources: Since this is a course that will be shaped by your own professional needs
and interests, documents such as professional journals, in-house magazines and other
documentation are likely to be useful sources of data. Other important sources are
television and radio, novels and poetry, newspapers and magazines. In fact any source
may provide useful material for the development of your thinking.
Support for learning
Staff in the School of Education & Lifelong Learning
As a participant on the EPR programme you have several layers of support, both
academic and pastoral, as follows:
The Course Director oversees the programme as well as leading the Physical
Education Pedagogy module. The Course Director will have ultimate responsibility for
participants on the programme.
A Module leader will oversee their particular module and will be available for individual
tutorials to support you whilst studying on their module. They are also happy to respond
to anyone who may seek academic guidance in relation to their areas of expertise.
A personal Adviser is allocated to all participants on the programme and will be
available for tutorials, providing support on academic or pastoral issues.
The School of Education’s Senior Advisor is available for any participant to contact
should they feel they are unable to approach any of the above mentioned staff. They
can offer guidance on academic and pastoral matters.
The Student Support Office (https://portal.uea.ac.uk/student-support-service) provides
a wide range of support services including the Learning Enhancement service, Disability
(including dyslexia), financial advice, wellbeing, child care and support for international
students.
The Portal – Blackboard
As a part-time course it is particularly important that you make good use of the resources
that will be made available via the Portal (https://evision.uea.ac.uk). Do check the
relevant pages regularly.
Communication
Under the University’s ‘General Regulation for Students’ you are required to respond to
any notices or communication sent/directed to you within 48 hours of it being made
available to you. Email is the main method of communication. Official University emails
will ONLY be sent to your UEA email account.
5EDU research seminars
The School of Education and Lifelong Learning run a series of research seminars that
are open to all staff and students. There is generally one seminar each month and the
list of the seminars will be provided here: www.uea.ac.uk/education/research
Although we appreciate that these are usually daytime events there may sometimes be
opportunities for you to attend in half terms and holidays. You are invited to these
presentations as well those of the Education and Development series run jointly by the
School of International Development and the School of Education and Lifelong Learning
throughout the year.
MA Conference
Each year the MA Educational Practice and Research course holds a one-day
conference at UEA for all participants. This year it will take place on Saturday 20th July
2019 and is included as one of the session dates for all modules. There will be an invited
guest keynote speaker and all course participants studying the Dissertation module will
contribute to ‘round table’ presentations about their work in progress. This is a highly
successful event when all EPR cohorts work together for a day. Further details of the
conference will be available nearer the time.
Assessment
Submission of coursework
Coursework is submitted electronically through Evision. For further details, consult the
Learning and Teaching Service (LTS) website at:
http://www.uea.ac.uk/learningandteaching/students, and the UEA Student Handbook,
http://www.uea.ac.uk/learningandteaching/getting-started/handbooks. For advice on
what constitutes plagiarism, and how to avoid it, see http://www.uea.ac.uk/plagiarism.
Extensions to deadlines will be granted only if there are appropriate extenuating
circumstances. Penalties will apply to late work submitted without an extension, and
may apply to work that exceeds the stated word limit. The deadline for submission of
coursework is 15:00 (3pm) on the submission day. Assignment submission dates
are provided in individual Module Outlines. Specific detail pertaining to the Dissertation
will be found in the Dissertation module handbook.
Marking criteria
See the LTS website at
http://www.uea.ac.uk/learningandteaching/students/assessment, under ‘Marking
Criteria’. The Senate Marking Scales for Master Levels apply,
https://portal.uea.ac.uk/documents/6207125/8551351/senate-scale-classifications-
coursework.pdf/93b4b29d-6f18-4097-86fc-6908ebed9d8a and these are incorporated
into the feedback sheets markers will return to you with your assignment. You can see
these feedback sheets on the School-wide Blackboard site ‘EDU – Information for Staff
and Students’. When you work is returned to you will received your provisional mark,
along with feedback/comments from the marker or markers. Marks issued with your
work are provisional until they have been submitted to the Board of Examiners. There
are usually two meetings of the Board during the academic year (June and November).
6Contact Information
THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR YOU IN THE
UNIVERSITY IS THE POSTGRADUATE ADMINISTRATIVE
TEAM
Telephone: 01603 593515
Email: edu_pgt.hub@uea.ac.uk
Address: Learning & Teaching Hub
ZICER Building
University of East Anglia
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NORFOLK
NR4 7TJ
COURSE DIRECTORS: Dr Penny Lamb; Dr Jan Watson
Role: MA Educational Practice and research (EPR)
Modules running in 2018-19:
EDU7002X: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION (30 credits)
MODULE LEADER: Dr Agnieszka Bates Agnieszka.Bates@uea.ac.uk
EDUA7003X: INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH LESSON STUDY
(30 credits)
MODULE LEADER: Professor John Elliott (Emeritus) john.Elliott@uea.ac.uk
EDUA7004X: MEANING AND IDENTITY IN TEACHING (30 credits)
MODULE LEADER: Mr Graham King G.King@uea.ac.uk
EDUA7007X: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN SCHOOL
CONTEXTS (30 credits)
MODULE LEADER: Mr Graham King G.King@uea.ac.uk
EDUA7009X: WRITING PEDAGOGY (30 credits)
MODULE LEADER: Dr Jenifer Smith jeni.smith@uea.ac.uk
EDUA7010X: DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE (30 credits)
MODULE LEADER: Dr Patrick Yarker P.Yarker@uea.ac.uk
EDUA7013X: DISSERTATION (60 credits)
MODULE LEADER: Dr Jan Watson Jan.Watson@uea.ac.uk
7Full module information can be accessed via eVision as follows:
- Within the Module and Course information section, select Course Profiles
- Select ‘Education and Lifelong Learning’ for the school and the current
academic year.
- Select your course from the list and select Profile (on the right hand side)
- To view module information click on the module code (left hand side)
- Within the module outline there is a ‘Module description’ section.
- Within this section select ‘additional module details’
- This will take you to a ‘general information’ page where there are tabs to select
along the top to select from learning outcomes to assessment details and so on.
Other School of Education & Lifelong Learning and Learning and Teaching
Services
Professor Richard Andrews Head of School
Kajsa Berg Head of School’s PA
Dr Jane English School Manager
Becky Fitt Learning and Teaching Manager ZICER Hub
Carole Bull Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator EDU PGT
Richard Sapiano Team Leader EDU PGT
James Cawkwell Administrative Assistant - EDU PGT Courses
Please note:
We have taken great care in compiling the information contained in this brochure,
which is accurate at the time of going to press. However, the provision of courses,
facilities and other arrangements described in the brochure are regularly reviewed
and may be subject to change without any notice. Any changes will be incorporated
in subsequent editions. This brochure does not form part of any contract between
any person and the University.
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