6B077E - Capstone Project: Creativity, Inclusion and Educational Futures 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B077E | ||
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| Module Title: | Capstone Project: Creativity, Inclusion and Educational Futures | ||
| 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, Sallyann Seaward | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 enable students to synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, research skills, and reflective practice to address complex, real-world challenges in education.
Aim 2: To develop students’ ability to communicate their professional identity, educational philosophy, and creative problem-solving skills through innovative and ethically designed digital media.
Aim 3: To foster autonomy, professionalism, and digital fluency by supporting students to curate and present a professional portfolio that evidence: leadership, advocacy, and lifelong learning within the field of education.
Content Summary
The central focus of the module is the development of your final project. Drawing on the knowledge and understanding gained during the course, you will choose one challenge currently, or soon to be, faced by education providers and provide a solution. Structured workshops, peer critique, formative assessment and project development activities will support you in refining your ideas and strengthening your academic and research skills. Utilising the challenge-based learning approach, you will work collaboratively with peers and with multi-disciplinary professionals as you develop your final project. Learning during the module will continue to develop your confidence as a reflective, creative, and socially responsible educational professional.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 56 |
| Guided study | 10.5 |
| Assessment-related activity (preparation, production, completion) | 60 |
| Independent self-directed study | 173.5 |
| Apprenticeship hours | 0 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and synthesise theory, research and policy to analyse contemporary educational challenges educational contexts |
| LO2 | Design and critically justify an innovative educational response to a contemporary challenge, demonstrating creativity, inclusion, leadership, 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 1 | How can educational research, policy and professional knowledge be combined to design an innovative response to a significant contemporary educational challenge? The Capstone Project has been designed as the culminating assessment of the B.A. (Hons) Education programme, enabling students to synthesise and apply the knowledge, skills and professional capabilities developed throughout their studies in response to a contemporary educational challenge. | 0 | 6000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |