Develop a critical analysis of the research informing practice in STEM Education and STEM leadership.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching strategies include opportunities for both seminal work in group learning sets** (synchronous or face to face) and both written and design projects in support of scholarly works.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Evaluate learning theory and practice in relation to enquiry-based practice and how it supports learning in the classroom.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are achieved through discussion with colleagues and tutors and through the submission of written assessed coursework based on each module studied and the contextualised projects demonstrating the application of learning.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Evaluate learning theory and practice in relation to STEM Education professional learning;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are achieved through discussion with colleagues and tutors and through the submission of written assessed coursework based on each module studied.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Evaluate the concepts of innovative pedagogy in developing and delivering STEM Education in an educational setting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are achieved through discussion with colleagues and tutors and through the submission of written assessed coursework based on each module studied and the contextualised projects demonstrating the application of learning.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Develop conceptual understanding within STEM Education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are achieved through the development of impact focused projects which will be assessed using evidence-based outcomes.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Critically reflect and analyse best practices relating to transition in learning across key stages.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching methods within these modules will reflect best practice in transition.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Embed professional learning into practice, demonstrating learning across a range of key concepts and modes of enquiry in educational studies;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are acquired through eLectures*, active learning workshops** and independent directed reading. Students are encouraged to rigorously scrutinise their own practice and are helped to formulate new methodologies in discussion with tutors and other colleagues.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of learning takes the form of essays, reports, with evidence of preparation and evaluations of teaching resources and classroom activities. Student assignments must provide evidence of leading STEM Education progression within their educational setting. Assessed coursework tests the student’s ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in STEM Education development. This involves reflection upon their professional practice.

Explore some of the major challenges and associated issues and developments in STEM education and training from a regional, national and international perspective.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are acquired through eLectures*, active learning workshops** and independent directed reading. Students are encouraged to rigorously scrutinise their own practice and are helped to formulate new methodologies in discussion with tutors and other colleagues.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of learning takes the form of essays, reports, preparation and evaluations of teaching resources. Assessed work tests the students’ ability to present ideas cogently, to demonstrate an appropriate level of skill and analysis and to reflect critically on the eLectures*, the reading, and their own practice. Assessed coursework tests ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in STEM Education. In particular this involves reflection upon professional practice.

Compare and critically contrast appropriate theoretical foundations and contemporary STEM and leadership literature on which to base practice;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning outcomes are acquired through eLectures*, active learning workshops** and independent directed reading. Students are encouraged to rigorously scrutinise their own practice and are helped to formulate new methodologies in discussion with tutors and other colleagues.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of learning takes the form of essays, reports, preparation and evaluations of teaching resources. Assessed work tests the students’ ability to present ideas cogently, to demonstrate an appropriate level of skill and analysis and to reflect critically on the eLectures*, the reading, and their own practice. Assessed coursework tests ability to gather and present relevant information and data to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in STEM.

Engage in critical, analytical and creative thinking in approaches to delivering STEM Education at various key Stages within the classroom.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All modules will offer opportunities to engage in active learning techniques suitable for delivery in the primary classroom.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Draw upon a knowledge base of STEM Education subject knowledge from which they can develop STEM Education within their educational setting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All modules will offer opportunities to engage in relevant learning and teaching techniques which can be used to deliver STEM Education in their educational setting.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Engage in relevant STEM practical skills required to deliver STEM Education in their professional setting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All modules will offer opportunities to engage in relevant learning and teaching techniques which can be used to deliver the practical elements of STEM Education in their educational setting.

Methods of Assessment

Summative assessment is measured against the following six major features of coursework:
- Criticality and Reflection;
- Coherence of Argument;
- Use of Literature/Research;
- Application of Professional Experience;
- Quality of Citation;
- Structure/Presentation and any other comments;
as well as the general aims of the programme and specific module learning outcomes.

Communicate effectively in written, oral and other means;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

All modules will offer opportunities to support the whole-professional learner. Developing their metacognitive and communication skills will be the focus of both modules. Seminar work and the development of group learning opportunities will be highlighted as a key part of the learning journey.

Methods of Assessment

Both formative and summative assessments will involve the development of effective to excellent academic presentation and writing skills for both professional and research audiences.

Use higher level ICT skills (analysis and design) competently in their study and other appropriate situations and be able to judge where the use of ICT is not appropriate;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Digital competence and the use of relevant digital technologies will be an integral part of each of the STEM courses. Teaching and learning will involve demonstration of such innovative technologies and computational thinking and how such initiatives should be implemented in the classroom.

Methods of Assessment

Course work assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as written communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. Coursework will require evidence of the inclusion of high-level digital understanding and the use of digital technologies in their professional life.

Process and synthesise empirical and theoretical data, to create new syntheses and to present and justify a chosen position having drawn on relevant theoretical perspectives.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In the teaching methods employed in both modules where students will be involved in the processes of communication, co-operation, analysis and task management, enhancing their professional effectiveness. Course work involves the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. The carrying out and the reporting of project elements will help develop communication, ICT, numerical and analytical skills. It will develop the ability to plan and manage their own learning, to process and synthesise data and to justify positions and conclusions.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of transferable skills will be principally through tutor observation during active learning workshops**. Course work assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis, while project-based learning allows a range of transferable skills to be assessed.

Demonstrate leadership skills in nurturing and progressing STEM enquiry skills across educational settings.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In the teaching methods employed in these modules students will be involved in the processes of communication, team working and co-operation, analysis and task management, enhancing their professional effectiveness and leadership skills.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework assignments will require evidence of demonstrated leadership skills within their educational setting.

Improve their own learning and performance, including the development of applied projects, information retrieval, and a capacity to plan and manage learning, and to reflect on their own learning;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In the teaching methods employed in these modules students will be involved in the processes of communication, co-operation, analysis and task management, enhancing their professional effectiveness. Course work involves the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis. The carrying out and the reporting of the study in the assignment element will help develop communication, ICT, numerical and analytical skills. It will develop the ability to plan and manage their own learning, to process and synthesise data and to justify positions and conclusions.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of transferable skills will be through tutor observation during active learning workshops** and coursework assignments. Course work assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as written communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis and a range of transferable skills to be assessed.

Evaluate and justify new theories and ideas using appropriate research evidence in support of improving practices.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In the teaching methods employed in these modules students will be involved in the processes of communication, co-operation, reflection, and analysis enhancing their professional effectiveness. Assignments will be applied in their professional setting as well as critically reflective of new theoretical ideas allowing for the development of professional practice, learning and dissemination.

Methods of Assessment

Formative assessment of transferable skills will be principally through tutor observation during active learning workshops**. Course work assignments will require the use of transferable skills such as communication, ICT skills, analysis and synthesis, while projects allow for a range of transferable skills to be assessed.