Education (Educational Practice) University of Essex Online

Overview

Within this Education (Educational Practice) PG Cert programme from University of Essex Online , working alongside fellow teaching professionals, this course examines professional practice in higher education. It enables you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to engage in a range of practices to ensure ongoing professional development, including critical reflection, research and enquiry, and participation in discourse with relevant communities of practice.

Throughout this course, you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:

• an introductory overview of the historical and philosophical context in which educational practice sits

• learning the fundamental principles of assessment and key issues in contemporary educational assessment practice

• the theory and practice of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

• developing your skills as reflective professional practitioners

• learning pedagogical strategies

Once you have completed the PG Certificate Education (Educational Practice) you have the option to progress onto the PG Dip Education or the full Masters programme.

Career opportunities:

If you’re a qualified teacher, this programme is ideal for expanding your professional development in order to access senior leadership roles. It covers a broad range of subjects and offers the opportunity to specialise in diverse professional contexts and practices.

You’ll also have a chance to improve your professional practice and attain leadership roles in your chosen career path. This could be as a teacher, lecturer, training adviser or administrator, special educational professional, policy developer, researcher, healthcare trainer or within local government.

Gaining a postgraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from the 2021 student survey showed:

• 92% of students said their course helped develop their research skills

• 89% of students say their studies fit with their future plans

• Almost 60% said their studies had a positive effect on their career

• 25% of students saw their salaries increase by up to 10%