Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [History] From University of Essex

TheÊTransformative Learning and Teaching programme offered byÊThe University of EdinburghÊÊrovides an in-depth and integrated learning experience, with time spent in both University and school sites throughout the two years, allowing you to develop your skills as a beginning teacher over a longer period of time than would be the case in a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE Primary and Secondary) programme. YouÕll also graduate from this programme with a full masters degree, something that is increasingly seen as desirable for the Scottish teacher workforce as a whole, together with a teaching qualification which will allow you to work across the primary/secondary transition.

Importantly, this programme has been designed and developed in partnership with local authorities. It is future-oriented, drawing on cutting-edge research, and is designed to prepare new teachers for a career in teaching in an ever-changing world, with a particular focus on social justice, sustainability, global perspectives, digital and statistical literacy, and professional inquiry skills.

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this programme you will:

• Have substantive pedagogical breadth and depth of subject knowledge in either a secondary subject or in nursery/primary education, together with the ability to teach across the Primary 5 - Secondary 3 transition phase.
• Have specialised knowledge in teaching literacy and numeracy.
• Have critical knowledge and understanding of social justice and sustainability, and be able to draw on this knowledge in complex professional settings.
• Employ systematic, evidence-based practice in your teaching, demonstrating an ability to inquire creatively into your own and others' practices in order to impact positively on learners' development and attainment.
• Be digitally and statistically literate, demonstrating an ability to use these skills to enhance pedagogical practice and communication with pupils, parents, colleagues and other professionals.
• Have the ability to lead on innovative practice in your chosen field, adopting an activist orientation to teaching.
• Be global in outlook, demonstrating critical awareness of international perspectives on education and schooling.

Career opportunities:

Successful completion of the MSc in Transformative Learning and Teaching will confer professional registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), a necessary requirement for teachers in all state schools and most independent schools in Scotland. Professional registration with the GTCS is also recognised as an indicator of high quality in many countries outside of Scotland but you should seek guidance from the education authority in countries outside of the UK to determine whether this MSc will enable you to teach there.

Graduates of this programme will hold a masters degree in Transformative Learning and Teaching, as well as professional registration which will enable them to work across the primary/secondary transition, thereby enhancing their employability both within Scotland and beyond.