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ED50A4: DEVELOPING A THEORY OF PRACTICE 2 (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:38


Course Overview

Building on Developing a Theory of Practice 1, participants will engage in a more in-depth reading, reflection and sharing of theoretical drivers which determine the individual participants’ conceptualisation of a Theory of Practice. There will be further

·        identification and sharing of participants’ perceptions of the drivers of effective practice within their professional context.

·        reflection and problematisation of these issues and articulation through visual mapping exercises.

·        identification of key areas of personal practice as a focus for further enquiry

·        critical reading of underlying theories in order to define a vision for future practice

 

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Do Coyle

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Education (ED) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Building on the first iteration of the personal Theory of Practice articulated as part of the portfolio submitted as part of the previous course Developing a Theory of Practice 1, participants will engage in a more in-depth reading, reflection and sharing of theoretical drivers which determine the individual participants’ conceptualisation of a Theory of Practice. Further consideration of identification and sharing of participants’ perceptions of the drivers of effective practice within their professional context. Further reflection and problematisation of these issues and an articulation of these issues through visual mapping exercises. Further identification of key areas of personal practice as a focus for further enquiry. Further critical reading of underlying theories on order to define a vision for future practice. Consideration of different modes of evidence gathering to support an articulation of this subsequent iteration of a personal conceptualisation of a Theory of Practice. Development of a professional tool that will support their continued professional development beyond the initial period of study as the two courses create a sequential tool for professional development which builds on deepening practice though engaging with theoretical principles i.e. the articulation by professionals of their personal Theory of Practice.

Further Information & Notes

Under normal circumstances participants would be expected to have access to professional practice.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: Assignment based on submission of a further developed professional portfolio building on the first articulation of a personal Theory of Practice (Course 1) drawing on theoretical principles and enquiry into their own practice with evidence from that field of practice to support and exemplify this articulation eg video diaries, audio articulations of Theories of Practice, mind-mapping. Resit: Resubmission of Assignment – 100%.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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