Master Award in
Leading Reflective Practice in Education
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Master’s programs by SIMI and University Partners.
Master Award in Leading Reflective Practice in Education
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of reflective practice in order to apply this to their and other’s roles in an educational context, leading planning for personal development.
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Master of Art in Education Management and Innovation Pedagogy (MAEMIP) of SIMI Swiss and University Partners.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the function of reflective practice in relation to leading the improvement of educational provision and practice.
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1.1 Analyse how educational practitioners use reflective practice.
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1.2 Evaluate how reflective practice influences behaviour in educational contexts.
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1.3 Explore the potential advantages and disadvantages of using reflective practice.
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1.4 Explain the importance of leading the engagement of reflective practice to improve own and others’ skills, practice and subject knowledge.
2. Understand theories and approaches for reflective practice.
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2.1 Examine theories of reflective practice.
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2.2 Examine approaches for reflective practice.
3. Be able to develop reflective practice skills in an educational setting.
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3.1 Reflect on practice using a previously discussed model.
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3.2 Apply the outcomes of reflection to practice through action planning and creating a personal development plan.
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3.3 Analyse how reflective practice can change own perspectives, behaviours, attitudes and approaches.
4. Understand how to lead others in reflective practice.
- 4.1 Analyse the importance of supporting others’ reflection and continual professional development.
- 4.2 Describe approaches used to facilitate other’s reflective practice.
- Application of reflective practice: how and where to seek information about current best practice; sources of feedback on practice; seeking a critique of skills, knowledge and practical competence; observations; mentoring and critical friend model; gathering and record information in order to engage in continuing professional development (CPD), influences on own and others’ knowledge, skills and practical competence.
- Theories and approaches: e.g. Kolb experiential learning; Schön-reflection in action and reflection on action; Gibbs-reflective cycle; reflecting in and-on-action; Plan-Do-Review; SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-related) targets; SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis.
- Reflective practice skills: use of theories and tools of reflection; own role, responsibilities and limitations; reflect on the effectiveness of theories for own practice; reflect on own practice in promoting diversity, equality and inclusion; adapt and improve practice in response to taking part in reflection.
- Personal Development Plan: document a process of self-analysis, personal reflection and honest appraisal of your strengths and weaknesses.
- Establish purpose or direction
- Identify development needs
- Identify learning opportunities
- Formulate an action plan
- Undertake the development
- Record the outcomes
- Evaluate and review
- Reflect on own practice in promoting diversity, equality and inclusion; adapt and improve practice in response to taking part in reflection.
- Supporting others in reflective practice: use of observation; feedback on practice; observation or work shadowing; practice evaluation; use of reflective journal/individual learning plan; formal self-appraisal review.
Indicative Reading list
- Barrett, R. (2013). The Values-Driven Organisation: Unleashing Human Potential for Performance and Profit. Abingdon: Routledge. Hillier, Y. (2015). Reflective Teaching in Further and Adult Education. London: Continuum.
- Moon, J. (2000). Reflection in Learning and Professional Development. London: Kogan Page.
- Petty, G. (2009). Evidence Based Teaching: A Practical Approach. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes
- Roffey-Barentsen, J & Malthouse, R. (2009). Reflective Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Exeter: Learning Matters.
Website Links
- www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education (Department for Education)
- www.Dylanwiliam.net (Dylan Wiliam, professional development materials)
- www.crll.org.uk (Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning)
- www.excellencegateway.org.uk (Excellence Gateway)
- www.infed.org (Informal education)
- www.cipd.co.uk/Images/reflective-practice (What is Reflective Practice? – CIPD)
- www.geoffpetty.com (Geoff Petty, on-line teaching resources)
- www.ofsted.gov.uk (Office for Standards in Education)
- www.set.et-foundation.co.uk/ (Society for Education and Training)
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
- For a degree from non-global accredited universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APELQ) policy of SIMI and/or University Partners.
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
The SIMI Swiss reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, University Partners shall not be accepted.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent
After graduating with Master Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from University Partners for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee when participating in the program University Partners.
The SIMI Swiss’ Master Award means:
SIMI Swiss Master Award is the award at the master’s level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Master Award program when participating in the Master of Art in Education Management and Innovation Pedagogy (MAEMIP). Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When participating in the MAEMIP program, students who have graduated 1 Master Award will receive a discount of full tuition fee which you paid. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE
The SIMI Swiss micro-credential program allows for the transfer of credits and tuition fees into full degree programs from SIMI Swiss and/or its university partners. SIMI Swiss reserves the right to limit admissions once the number of students exceeds the quotas.
Apply Policy:
- To participate in the SIMI Swiss micro-credential program, students need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- SIMI Swiss will not accept applicants if their entry qualifications are from diploma mill universities or schools/universities that are not accredited.
- For Master Award programs, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, students must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at SIMI Swiss and University Partners so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of SIMI and University Partners.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for short course programs, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Candidates should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at SIMI Swiss and University Partners.
Apply Process:
- Choose the program that suits your requirements. Note that applicants without a university degree will not be able to participate in the program at Master’s level, and applicants without a Master’s degree will not be able to participate in the program at the Doctoral level.
- Email your application to support@simiswiss.ch with all the required documents. You could download the application form here.
- Our admission department will contact you and guide you through further processes if the registration documents need to be supplemented.
- SIMI Swiss will issue the Letter of Acceptant (LOA). You will proceed to the next steps according to the instructions and pay tuition fee.
- SIMI Swiss will issue a student confirmation letter, login account to the e-learning system and related documents.
- You have become an official SIMI Swiss student and enjoy your study journey.
The SIMI Swiss micro-credential program is fully online, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere. You have the option to attend live classes with SIMI Swiss. The final exam will be uploaded to the system and evaluated by the academic panel of SIMI Swiss. Students must submit assignments on time; failure to do so will result in the student being considered to have discontinued the program.
Pricing Plans
Take advantage of one of our non-profit professional certified programs with favorable terms for your personal growing carreers.
- Live Class (Option)
- Full online videos
- e-Books
- Self study contents
- Online tutor videos
- Assignment guide
- e-Certificate
- Hard copy certificate
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APELQ) certified from University Partners for credit and tuition fee transfer.
- Accreditation & Recognition certified from University Partners
- Deliver hard copy certificate and all certified documents to your home.
- Transfer full credits & tuition fees to equivalent academic programs
- Get more support tuition fees and scholarships when become University Partners' international students
- (*) In the event that you receive a scholarship or discount, the fee you should transfer is the amount you actually paid
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