EDMPRT-The Reflective Teacher

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mrs Lindsey Ford
Email: l.a.ford@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is designed to complement students’ experience of teaching in school. It forms an introduction to study at master's level and to using research in order to deepen reflective practice.

Aims:
For students to inform reflection on their own practice through observation of others and by critical engagement with research literature.

Assessable learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students are expected:

• To be able to offer critical evaluation of alternative approaches to teaching


• To be able to respond critically to issues and methodology in research literature and official reports.


• To be able to present an argument that is supported by appropriate and correctly-referenced evidence.

Additional outcomes:

• Understanding developed through this module will contribute towards the development of the student’s practical teaching.


• The modules will prepare students for future, more independent work at master's level.

Outline content:

Students will be asked to focus on an aspect of their general development as a teacher, and will be given a choice of titles. They will be asked to consider a limited number of research articles and official reports in order to identify the issues raised and the methodological approaches taken. Students will be guided in writing a review of this literature. Students will be working in school while undertaking this study and will be required to undertake classroom observations focusing on their chosen topic. They will be guided in how to gather and present this evidence. Students will learn how to use their reading to inform their reflections on their own practice and their observations of other teachers.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Lectures and seminars in the autumn term will provide an induction for students to working at master's level. These will include lectures and seminars on critical approaches to the literature, referencing and writing skills, as well as on the content of the assignment. 



A tutorial will be provided to give feedback on the review of literature.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	6
Seminars	6
Tutorials	2
Project Supervision	2
Work-based learning	26
Guided independent study:	158
Total hours by term	200
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:
n/a

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Written assignment (4000 words + supporting materials)

Formative assessment methods:

Formative feedback will be given on the review of research literature.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 50% or higher

Reassessment arrangements:
Re-submission within one calendar month of notification of failure.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:

2) Specialist equipment or materials: 

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: 

4) Printing and binding: 

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: 

Last updated: 28 June 2023