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Module Title
LM The Virtuous Practitioner
School
School of Education
Department
Education & Social Justice
Module Code
11 29372
Module Lead
For module leader queries, please contact soe-quality@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module is framed around a central question: what does it mean to be a virtuous practitioner? Within the module, students will consider the character virtues of professionals working in different education contexts. Students will consider moral dilemmas facing professionals, and professionals’ moral and civic responsibilities. Students will focus on models of reflection and consider how reflection and practical wisdom might be developed through training in professional contexts.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Identify and analyse dilemmas that professionals may face.
Understand and explain the key principles of three prominent moral theories: deontology, utilitarianism and virtue ethics.
Critically reflect on teacher and other professional education and its importance for character education.
Suggest approaches to reflection and professional development that are informed and supported by research.
Assessment
29372-01 : 4000 Word Essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: One 4,000 essay Reassessment: As above.
