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Mary Immaculate College, Limerick (MIC): Structured PhD in Literacy Education
| Institution | Mary Immaculate College, Limerick (MIC) View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Education |
| Web | https://www.mic.ul.ie/study-at-mic/postgraduates |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Department of Language and Literacy Education, Mary Immaculate College is pleased to announce an MEd / Structured PhD in Literacy Education in response to recommendations for high quality professional development in effective literacy instructional practice in recent policy reports at national level including, The National Strategy for Literacy and Numeracy 2011-2020, Cosán 2016, Action Plan for Education, 2017 and DEIS 2017.
In line with national and international recommendations, this programme seeks to promote literacy leaders within schools and communities whose literacy knowledge reflects the highest standards of academic rigour. It will be of particular interest to classroom teachers, aspiring literacy leaders, school principals, policy makers and those engaged in the provision of continued professional development in the area of Literacy Education. Participants will explore the trajectory of children’s language and literacy development and a range of appropriate instructional approaches for the promotion of same. The programme will be delivered through blended learning approaches and will provide participants with the opportunity, in a collaborative setting, to reflect critically and synthesise key issues, debates, and controversies in Literacy Education
PhD
| Level | NFQ Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should be the holders of a first class honours primary degree or upper second class honours (2.1) primary degree (Level 8, NFQ) in a relevant or cognate discipline that incorporates a substantial education or social science component. Or A Masters degree or equivalent qualification (Level 9, NFQ), at a minimum 2.2 honours level, in Literacy Education, that has been obtained from a university or other institution recognised by the University of Limerick and in accordance with the University of Limerick Policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning. AND A minimum of two years’ experience as a teacher of Literacy or Literacy Education or related fields, may be considered as a basis for entry on a case-by-case basis. Acceptance under this criteria may be subject to an interview, which may be done in person or alternatively via video conferencing where the candidate is unavailable to attend. English Language Requirements Interview AND Research Proposal and Application Form Places on the programme will be offered based on all the above, viz. qualifications, performance at interview, language proficiency level (if applicable), PhD proposal, as well as candidates’ references given in the application form. |
| Location | Mary Immaculate College Limerick Ireland V94VN26 |
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