SDG Detail

Master of Education

Postgraduate program

Project description

Macquarie's Master of Education course provides a research-led, evidence-based and practice-focused learning environment that enables qualified teachers in early childhood and school settings to enhance their professional knowledge and skills in order to become highly accomplished classroom practitioners able to support colleagues in enhancing their own levels of proficiency, and to take the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that leverage teacher, student, parent and community resources to maximise learning outcomes for students. Participants develop and apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice and scholarship, and as a pathway for further learning. Areas of specialisations are built on a scholarly foundation and focus on key issues of high relevance to 21st century teaching and learning.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Critically review and analyse the academic and professional literature on educational theory, policy and practice. 2. Convey a deep understanding of the nature and characteristics of educational research methodologies underpinning educational theory, policy and practice. 3. Articulate the ways in which research evidence contributes to facilitating learners' development and learning in educational settings as well as the advancement of educational theory, policy and practice. 4. Apply educational scholarship and associated concepts and insights to critically assess and evaluate diverse views expressed in educational settings about educational issues and to inform solutions to problems being identified. 5. Communicate and share expert discipline based knowledge and understanding about education matters with professional audiences and the public. 6. Critically explore trends in the scholarship on educational theory, policy and practice generally, and in the area of teaching and learning in particular. 7. Integrate research and scholarship from a wide range of education and multidisciplinary sources to facilitate innovation and change in educational settings. 8. Develop advanced knowledge and skills about engaging collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including parents and other professionals.