MA Education (Early Years)

The Education: Evidence-informed Practice program at Edge Hill University is designed for practicing teachers, leaders, managers, and educational practitioners at any point in their profession, who want to strengthen their ability to interpret, use, and conduct educational research. This program aims to advance the understanding, application, and analysis of research as a key part of professional practice.Course Content: This program provides an in-depth understanding of evidence-informed practices in education. It enhances critical thinking abilities, develops research skills, and enhances participants' ability to evaluate and apply research evidence to their own professional practice. The course content includes the integration of theory and practice, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and understanding of educational assessment and evaluation.Key Modules: While the specific modules are not listed, the course highlights an interplay of theory, policy and practice, and offers important insights about using educational research to inform and improve professional practice.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can use their knowledge and skills in various roles within education, including becoming head teachers, school principals, education consultants, and education policymakers. The program can also lead to further study at doctoral level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.