Course Summary
The ambition of this micro-credential is to support teachers and school leaders to focus on diversity as a way of achieving more socially transformative outcomes for leaders, teachers, students and their communities.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Must be a qualified teacher or be in a leadership role in a school.
Application Details
From the 1st April 2024 you can apply for any University of Galway Micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.
When completing your application please make sure to apply under CPC18 (Postgraduate Education) in the drop-down menu after selecting Standalone Module- Continuing Professional Development.
For this micro-credential, please copy and paste or type this into the text box under Module Name: ED2106
Academic Year 2024/25
Fees
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
The mode of study for this Micro-credential is Blended Learning (in person and online)