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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI): Gaelic Education
| Institution | University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) |
|---|---|
| Department | Humanities, Education and Gaelic |
| Web | https://www.uhi.ac.uk |
| info@uhi.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01463 279190 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
What is special about this course? This MEd Gaelic Education is delivered entirely through the medium of Gaelic, allowing you to develop your literacy skills in Gaelic while at the same time progressing your professional knowledge, understanding and skills relating to Gaelic education.
You will focus on the following areas in your studies: ◾Immersion pedagogy and best practice in international immersion education ◾Research, policy and practice in Gaelic medium education ◾Developing pupils’ Gaelic language proficiency ◾Developing participants’ own confidence and competence in Gaelic, including understanding and use of Gaelic grammar ◾Building an awareness of Gaelic culture and identity into the curriculum ◾Supporting diverse learners in Gaelic education ◾Leading learning in Gaelic education ◾Practitioner enquiry to inform and improve practice
The programme is comprised of progressive modules that allow you to continually build upon prior learning. This culminates in a final practitioner enquiry study, designed to enable you to utilise the knowledge, skills and professional understanding that you have developed throughout the programme to support improvement in your own setting.
Special features ◾Progressive structure that allows you to continually build upon prior learning ◾Delivered by fluent Gaelic speakers with years of experience in education ◾Carry out educational enquiries and research in your workplace ◾Reflective learning is at the heart of this course, allowing you to use your learning to enhance your professional practice
MEd
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | ◾You must be a Gaelic speaker and registered as a teacher with the GTCS **Advanced entry** |
| Location | Sabhal Mor Ostaig An Teanga Sleite IV44 8RQ |
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