ET5641 Being a Doctoral Practitioner

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to PGR TESOL programme students. Distance Learning only.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S C Chan

Dr S C Chan
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Clarice Chan, Dr Aylin Unaldi

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Being a Doctoral Practitioner provides you with an overview of expectations for students on the DProf programme, and for professional doctorates in general. Through the module, you will analyse the skills and foundational knowledge needed to complete your studies (e.g. methodologies for conducting classroom-based research; understandings of researcher-practitioner identity), and work towards developing a personal toolkit of skills and knowledge for success as a doctoral practitioner. You will also consider in detail key concepts relevant to the programme, such as reflective practice, explorative practice, and appreciative inquiry.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 x 1 hour lectures x 5 weeks 2 x 1 hour seminars x 5 weeks 2 x 1 hour bookable one-on-one tutorials across the module Students unable to attend live seminars are encouraged to post questions in advance on the forums, which will be discussed in the live seminars and recorded.

Scheduled learning hours

12

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

140

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Articulate a context-relevant overview of what a doctoral practitioner does
  • Critically engage with current debates and trends in TESOL and ELT
  • Critique the use of evidence in a professional or academic setting
  • Reflect upon professional values in TESOL and ELT