EdD Doctor of Education in Educational Development
EdD 3-4 years Centre for Educational Research and Development Lincoln Good first degree or Masters degree in a relevant subject
Introduction
The Doctorate is a rigorous research-based qualification that is focused upon professional practice and is the key professional qualification for teachers, managers and researchers.
The degree of Doctor of Education in Educational Development provides experienced professionals in education and related fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral study at the leading edge of current and futures-orientated thinking. A well-structured route for personal and professional enhancement, the programme links the personal and institutional needs of staff with contemporary national and international developments in all phases and sectors of education.
Key Features
The EdD provides unique opportunities for education professionals to progress through a carefully structured and leading edge route in order to undertake and critically analyse professionally focused research practice. Students work towards a Doctorate that takes key account of the relationship between the theory and practice relating to teaching and learning, leadership and policy. The programme has a specific international focus that provides a unique dimension and which includes opportunities for international visits, and discussion with leading edge thinkers from a range of countries and perspectives.
Special Features
- The EdD is the premier professional qualification for professionals working in education and provides a unique opportunity to study contemporary educational theory as it relates to teaching and learning, leadership and management and policy and practice
- A flexible approach that matches a rigorous commitment to research design with students’ professional experience and interests
- Provides professionally relevant knowledge linked to leading edge education theory
- Provides intellectual rigour and skills for education professionals presented by specialists with national and international reputations
- Offers a unique international dimension through a combination of international study visits and international presenters.
Modes of Study
The mode of study is: Part-time or Full-time, for four sessions of three days each in each of the first two years, followed by two three day sessions in the third year. Supervision is by individual arrangement, face-to face and email. Research study schools provide core underpinnings to the programme. Students are likely to take 3-4 years to complete the programme. Depending on career and personal circumstances, some students may take longer.
Students complete a number of Research Methods and Substantive units together with relevant assessments. This is followed by a Dissertation Defence which is a proposal for the thesis proper.
Research Methods
- The Research Environment and Research Management
- Research Design, Philosophy and Strategy
- Communication Skills
- Advanced Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
- Advanced Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis.
Substantive Units
- Social Justice and Educational Development
- Teaching and Learning
- Comparative International Perspectives.
Thesis (40,000 – 50,000 words)
Assessment
The ability to research, evaluate, and use published research that is relevant to personal and professional practice, are features of individually negotiated assessments and modes of study. This is encouraged by interactive discussion, presentations in various formats, seminars from original sources, input from visiting fellows, and international visits.
Assessment is by individual assignments and a thesis. Following completion of the assignments students prepare a research proposal (called a Defence) that is assessed internally before students proceed to the thesis proper. Assessment of the thesis is by written and oral examination (viva voce).
Employment
The relevance of the course for professionals in education-related employment derives from the programme's emphasis upon professional practice as a research-focused activity that aims to ensure that interest in contemporary educational issues extends beyond the degree itself.
Admissions Contact
Dr Howard Stevenson (Director of Doctoral Programmes)
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 837333
hstevenson@lincoln.ac.uk
Beverley Potterton (EdD administrator) for information pack
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 886236
bpotterton@lincoln.ac.uk
