Capstone Project Module (Group Teaching & Leadership) - MUS00086M
Module summary
This module provides the opportunity for you to focus on either research or practice-based skills, and builds on previous learning experience. The module provides a platform for supported independent learning in which you will focus in depth on one area.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2025-26 to Summer Semester 2025-26 |
Module aims
This module provides the opportunity for you to focus on either research or practice-based skills, and builds on previous learning experience. The module provides a platform for supported independent learning in which you will focus in depth on one area.
Module learning outcomes
Academic and graduate skills
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
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Apply skills by demonstrating understanding of pedagogical ideas in an extended essay or in a portfolio, demonstrating the ability to explore, articulate, structure, synthesise and critique ideas in a piece of work demonstrating high standards of presentation.
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Articulate subject understanding in written and/or spoken form.
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Demonstrate critical awareness, in-depth understanding of recent research in the subject and the capacity to draw on pedagogical strategies considered during the previous modules, including critical awareness of teaching/facilitation for those presenting a portfolio.
Other learning outcomes
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Communicate clearly and concisely.
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Improve the quality of written academic work and practical teaching.
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Enhance capabilities which relate to employability.
Module content
Either: extended research skills demonstrated through substantial essay, or: novel empirical research project, or: digital reflective portfolio demonstrating practical lesson planning, implementation and evaluation.
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark | Group |
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Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 | A |
Essay/coursework | 100 | B |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
EITHER a portfolio that includes 60 minutes of teaching (50%) AND a 5000-word commentary (50%)
OR a 7000-word dissertation (100%), which can take the form of either an extended essay OR a research project on a topic of your choice relating to music education
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark | Group |
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Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 | A |
Essay/coursework | 100 | B |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback shortly after examination board meeting.
Indicative reading
Reading will vary according to topic.