Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
ED50370 Professional portfolio analysis (6 credit) |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: The aim of the unit is to critically analyse an extended period of professional practice in education.
Learning Outcomes: Having studied this unit, students will be able to: * Analyse different theoretical perspectives on their professional practice in education; * Critically analyse their professional practice in education and its development over an extended period in relation to the relevant literature; * Demonstrate how their practice over an extended period has enabled the learning of others; * Collect, analyse and interpret data in order to make informed judgements about the appropriateness of their practice; * Evaluate their professional practice in enabling the learning of others; * Analyse the nature and significance of evidence that relates to their practice; * Synthesise and reflect on a plan of professional development that meets their own development needs and the development requirements of their institution; * Demonstrate self-direction and creativity in solving problems related to their professional work; * Communicate well-grounded conclusions to an appropriate audience. Skills: Key Skills 1. Make critical use of the literature of the field of education (T/F/A). 2. Make critical use of professional experience in the field of education (T/F/A). 3. Analyse, interpret and critique findings and arguments (T/F/A). 4. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems (T/F/A). 5. Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level (F). 6. Evaluate research and variety of types of information and evidence critically, also making informed judgements in the absence of complete data (T/F/A) 7. Evaluate personal academic and professional performance (F). 8. Contribute to professional debate in the field of education (F). 9. Clearly communicate conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences (T/F). 10. Written communication (A) 11. Manage change effectively and respond to changing demands (F). 12. Manage time, prioritise workloads and recognise and manage personal emotions and stress (F). 13. Reflection on the improvement of educational practices (F/A) Content: Participants will be required to create a portfolio of evidence which will provide a record of their professional practice and development over an extended period (between 6 and 12 months). The portfolio will contain a range of material such as records of teaching experience, reflections and evaluations; accounts of critical incidents; reflections upon particular professional development activities; and case studies of their professional work with particular individual learners and groups of learners. The portfolio will provide evidence which the student will critically analyse in their assignment. A range of aspects of professional practice will be analysed. The portfolio itself will not be assessed but will be submitted with the assignment. The unit will address the following areas: * Good practice in supporting learning and its application to professional practice; * Relevant educational theories relating to learning, learning in work groups, curriculum, assessment and models of professional learning; * The use and appropriate management of portfolios in professional learning. |