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College of Education

Master of Teaching and Learning

Assessment

The following dimensions apply to assessment within all courses in the degree.

Assessment Dimensions for all Courses

Study within the MTchLn requires the demonstration of:

• A depth and breadth of the relevant knowledge base and literature

This should be founded in a critical analysis of both the literature (theoretical, anecdotal, commentary, and research) and the student's own professional experience and the student's own professional experience.

• Engagement in theoretical critique and debate;

This could include a critical understanding of the political, social, ideological, epistemological bases and contexts of a course's content material, or it could refer to involvement in debate related to the theory or research methods employed in the field.

• Engagement in reflective praxis;

This is the ability to critically analyse and evaluate practice in relation to theory and vice versa, and to adopt/defend/implement professional practices based on a particular theoretical or ideological standpoint.

• Active involvement in research;

This involves demonstrating skill in research design, implementation and evaluation. It includes the critical analysis of the research of others as well as the design, performance and evaluation of their own research.

• A high level of communication skills;

All written, visual and oral presentations are expected to be prepared to a high standard. They should be free of spelling and grammatical errors and should conform to the conventions of their particular genre. Citations and references should conform to APA style.

More Information

View the Professional Development Handbook (PDF, 314KB) for more information.

For more information email masters@educ.canterbury.ac.nz or Freephone in NZ 0800 VARSITY (827 748).