The Micro-Placement Modules are integrated within qualifications offered by the Institute for Education. These modules form part of programmes that target initial teacher training and professional practice in education, with the aim of strengthening the link between the education sector and the world of work through structured industry-based experiences.
The Micro-Placement Modules are found in the following qualifications offered by the IfE
- Within the Bachelor of Education, the Micro-Placement module carries six (6) ECTS and consists of 90 hours of hands-on training placement.
- Within the Master of Arts in Professional Practices in Education, the Micro-Placement module carries ten (10) ECTS and consists of 180 hours of hands-on training placement.
Course participants will be expected to submit a reflective journal where they will recount their experiences and apply inquiry-based technique to reflect on the experience gained.
Through this module and with contributors on board we shall equip our course participants with soft skills such as: adaptability, communication, work ethic, teamwork, flexibility, time-management and problem-solving. Therefore, we will be creating a spill-over effect in transmitting 21st century skills into the classrooms.
This website provides information on the processes to followed by our course participants i.e. the students and prospective contributors i.e. individuals / organisations / employers who are interested in having our course participants within their workplace.
Micro-placements usually take place during the summer months; therefore, course participants are expected to make the necessary arrangements to carry out the placement.
