5B096E - Professional Development: Education in Action 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B096E | ||
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| Module Title: | Professional Development: Education in Action | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Philippa Watkins | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy-Lee Jones, Sarah Cook, Jude Penny | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
Aim 1: To apply and analyse professional practice across diverse educational contexts through critical engagement with theory, policy, and practice.
Aim 2: To extend reflective and analytical skills by connecting academic knowledge with real-world experiences in education.
Aim 3: To develop digital fluency and creative communication skills that demonstrate professional identity, ethical awareness, and readiness for employment or further study.
Content Summary
This module provides you with the opportunity to apply your learning within authentic educational and community settings while developing your identity as a reflective, creative, and socially responsible professional. Building on the knowledge, skills, and critical understanding developed throughout Levels 4 and 5, you will deepen your awareness of the complexities, opportunities, and responsibilities involved in working within diverse educational contexts.
Through placement-based and experiential learning, you will observe, analyse, and critically reflect on professional practice, making meaningful connections between educational theory, policy, research, and real-world experience. You will explore how the Curriculum for Wales and inclusive practice, wellbeing approaches, safeguarding responsibilities, and wider educational policy influence teaching, learning, communication, and support across different settings and communities.
Using challenge-based activities and inquiry, you will critically evaluate contemporary educational practice and consider how educators can respond ethically and creatively to the needs of learners and communities.
As a key transitional module between Levels 5 and 6, this module supports the development of professional confidence, reflective practice, research-informed thinking, and employability, preparing you for independent inquiry and leadership within your final year and future professional roles.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Guided study | 10.5 |
| Assessment- related activity | 60 |
| Independent self-directed study | 173.50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and apply relevant educational theory, research, and Welsh policy to interpret and respond to challenges observed in professional practice during placement. |
| LO2 | Design, communicate and critically evaluate a context-specific, evidence-informed response to a placement-based educational challenge, demonstrating reflective insight, digital fluency, and professional judgement. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice | Students may choose the assessment format that best enables them to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes. Regardless of the format selected, all submissions are assessed against the same marking criteria, ensuring parity of academic standards while promoting learner agency and inclusive assessment. The criteria against which these assessments will be marked will be co-constructed with the students to ensure agency and parity. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice | ✔ | ✔ | |