MAMPA Teaching Learners With A Visual Impairment 

You will need:

The normal are:

An Honours degree (or its equivalent) in any subject

QTS

PgDip with Mandatory Qualification for Teaching Learners with a Visual Impairment

Current employment as an educational practitioner working with visually impaired learners

Applicants whose graduate study or relevant experience was undertaken in languages other than English, will need to demonstrate English language proficiency to the level of an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component).

RPEL applications are accepted from applicants holding the appropriate mandatory qualification, PGDip QTVI. In these cases, 120 credits will be awarded as part of the entry onto this MA programme where the following criteria has been met:

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the existing knowledge base and current issues relating to teaching, learning and support for visually impaired learners

Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of research methodologies and debates relevant to the study of teaching, learning and support frameworks for visually impaired learners

Synthesise current and original concepts for the creation and interpretation of knowledge in relation to teaching learning and support for visually impaired learners

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of the educational professional within a wider social and professional setting

Apply relevant knowledge of teaching and learning for visually impaired learners to a range of complex educational situations

Critically assess current practice and issues in education relating to teaching and learning for visually impaired learners, informed by theory and leading edge research and practice in the field

Demonstrate creativity in the application of knowledge and development of a critical and informed perspective on how techniques of research and enquiry are used to interpret knowledge and practice in Education

Acquire and synthesise data and concepts from a range of sources and conceptual frameworks and apply this in reflecting on and evaluating educational practice in relation to teaching and supporting learners with a visual impairment

Demonstrate competence in the application of appropriate learning to educational practice relating to teaching and supporting visually impaired learners

Manage complex situations relevant to professional practice

Apply the capacity for original thinking and critical analysis and reflection on participants’ professional practice

Engage in a process of critical evaluation of own value systems and conceptual assumptions

Communicate effectively to a wide range of individuals by a variety of means

Manage time and work to deadlines

Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively

Be pro-active in recognising the need for change and have the ability to manage change

Be adaptable and show originality, insight and reflection in dealing with professional issues

Demonstrate self-direction and autonomy in dealing with professional issues

Acquire effective learning strategies for the purpose of career long continuing professional development

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LJMU has an excellent record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

For module information for this course please visit https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/teaching-learners-with-a-visual-impairment-top-up