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Masters Level Study In Education

Are you keen to study at Masters level? Do you need to understand what is expected from your research and written work? Would you like to see real examples of successful Masters level study?If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the book for you. Taking a practical approach this book will guide you through and demystify the process of thinking researching writing and achieving at Masters level. It offers an insight into the knowledge tools and skills that need to be developed for a successful outcome in an educational context. Using detailed - and real - exemplars the authors cover the conventions that need to be followed and consider the different elements of Masters level work. Each chapter is supported by appropriate reference to and extracts from the three most
common types of work undertaken - traditional essay curriculum package and portfolio. Now that the DCFS plans to make teaching a Masters level profession it is vital that you can develop the confidence in making the transition from H level to M level. The book will enable you to: Understand how to prepare carry out and write a literature review Consider the different methodologies and approaches that are inherent in Masters level work Understand the nature of Masters level work within education as a research/evidence based profession Appreciate the importance of ethical underpinning when working at this levelMasters Level Study in Education is a valuable guide not just for teacher training students but also for their mentors and for teachers in post undertaking further Professional
Development.
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Are you keen to study at Masters level? Do you need to understand what is expected from your research & written work? Would you like to see real examples of successful Masters level study? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the book for you. Taking a practical approach this book will guide you through & demystify the process of thinking researching writing & achieving at Masters level. It offers an insight into the knowledge tools & skills that need to be developed for a successful outcome in an educational context. Using detailed
- & real
- exemplars the authors cover the conventions that need to be followed & consider the different elements of Masters level work. Each chapter is supported by appropriate reference to & extracts from the three most common types of work undertaken
- traditional essay curriculum package & portfolio. Now that the DCFS plans to make teaching a Masters level profession it is vital that you can develop the confidence in making the transition from H level to M level. The book will enable you to: Understand how to prepare carry out & write a literature review Consider the different methodologies & approaches that are inherent in Masters level work Understand the nature of Masters level work within education as a research/evidence based profession Appreciate the importance of ethical underpinning when working at this level Masters Level Study in Education is a valuable guide not just for teacher training students but also for their mentors & for teachers in post undertaking further Professional Development.

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