Master of Arts [M.A] [Education: International Perspectives] From Newcastle University

Learners are increasingly relying on each other and the Internet for their learning and metacognition resources. As an educator you need to understand your role in such an environment and how to use Information, Communication and Educational Technology effectively for achieving your objectives.

On the course you will cover:

• self-organised learning environments
• why pedagogy matters
• the impact of technology on education
• the latest innovations in educational technology

This Education: International Perspectives (Technology in Education) course offered by Newcastle University will be useful for educators. Through developing knowledge of this subject your teaching skills will be strengthened and employability will improve. The course will also be of interest to people with an IT background who are keen on developing or supporting technology enhanced learning.

The course builds on a strong research base in three research centres in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences:

• the Centre for Learning and Teaching
• the EG West Centre
• SOLE Central.

The course also draws on the expertise of a number of highly regarded academics. These include:

• Professor Sugata Mitra
• Professor David Leat

The Education: International Perspectives (Technology in Education) MA is one of a suite of courses.ÊYou may also be interested in:

• Education: International Perspectives (Leadership and Management), MA
• Education: International Perspectives (Teaching and Learning), MA

These MAs are flexible in nature and you will have the option to study modules across the three different courses.

Delivery:

The majority of taught modules are offered in the first semester, including some sessions which are run in the early evening and on Saturdays. During the year there is a development to a greater element of self-study and semi-independent research and project work.

You complete the course with a research project focusing on a topic of interest to you.

There is an extended induction programme that provides you with support for advanced study, including assignment writing and information and communications and technology (ICT) training.

PlacementsPlacements

You will have the opportunity to carry out a placement as part of your taught modules. Your placement will be in an educational setting such as a local primary or secondary school. This is enjoyable and useful in contextualising your understanding of learning theory.

You also have the option of taking a longer placement outside the UK, adding to the international perspectives nature of the course.

Facilities

As a student in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences you'll have access to facilities and a growing collection of online resources, including:

• a well-stocked Education Resource Centre
• Language Analysis Lab
• a phonetics lab
• an audio-video lab
• a recording studio.