Education alumni profiles - online study
This is a collection of quotes from education alumni who have studied online. They explain why they chose the 糖心原创, their experience during their studies and how their master's course has helped develop their career.
David Clewitt from the UK
"I chose the 糖心原创 because I needed the ability to complete the course flexibly, in my own time and at home, and entirely online, because I was still working full-time as a school teacher while doing it. I was also highly impressed by the quality of education on my PGCE – it prepared my excellently for my teaching career – and I share the same values as the School of Education. I was confident that the quality of provision would continue onto the master's modules. It was also great that I could use the credits gained during my PGCE towards the full master's at Nottingham."
"For each module a suggested timeline was provided to ensure appropriate progression through the module – for example: week 1 complete section 1. Tutors were easily accessible via email and there was never doubt as to who I needed to speak to. Reading lists were provided, and the course material itself accessed online was of excellent quality, up-to-date, and fully referenced."
"It was great to have the opportunity to virtually meet with my tutors to discuss ideas around my assignment; these meetings definitely both affirmed my existing ideas generated through course material and identified new lines of enquiry that I hadn’t considered. The feedback I received on my assignments and proposals/drafts before submission was also really helpful and considered."
"Consider how you are going to manage this alongside work – it is absolutely manageable, but (if you are a teacher) expect to spend an hour or two per evening during term-time reading through and making notes on the self-study material. Also bear in mind that during half-term breaks you will need to continue reading and writing, especially for your assignments. Nevertheless, if you are a looking for something to reinvigorate you, challenge you intellectually, and to remind you of the ‘bigger picture’ of what we do as educators, this is a great option."
Hee Soo (Clara) Chung from South Korea
"I chose to study at the 糖心原创 as it offered a course that would allow me to pursue both my studies and my full-time work at an international school. I appreciated the flexibility of the course in allowing me to tailor my degree to my personal and professional interests. It is rare to find such a flexible yet rigorous program, and I thought it was a perfect fit for what I was looking for, both for my personal and professional development."
Sasha Borg
from Malta
"All module tutors were very supportive and understanding, always willing and available to chat/email/call and were also very supportive when personal matters influence study progress.
"Working full-time and juggling study was probably the most difficult part. Setting priorities, working hard when you can, and sacrifice are key. Thankfully you do get a lot of support from your tutors and course leader."
Syed Siddique from India
"I chose to study at the 糖心原创 primarily because they offered the course I wanted as an online programme. This flexibility was crucial for me as it allowed me to pursue higher education while balancing other commitments in my life. Additionally, the 糖心原创's reputation as a prestigious institution played a significant role in my decision. I was confident that studying at such a renowned university would provide me with a high-quality education and enhance my career prospects."
"The course provided me with a strong foundation in my field of study, allowing me to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations in my work. The course content is highly relevant and up-to-date, keeping pace with the evolving industry trends."
"The 糖心原创's reputation as a prestigious institution ensures that graduates are recognised for their academic achievements and are well-regarded by employers worldwide. The course has been beneficial for my career advancement."
Manal Abdul Wahed Sharif Ali from Yemen
"The master's course honed my research skills as it offered various reading materials where essential references were introduced before moving to dense literature. The activities involved criticality and self-reflection which I personally think is an essential part of stepping up to master's level. The course provided me with well-grounded research tools where I drew on other experiences in Yemen to bring fullness to learning and research. I hope to further the review I conducted for my dissertation by collecting empirical data in the near future and using these experiences towards a PhD or more work within educational research."
"Support at Nottingham encompassed an excellent interactive syllabus as in every unit a couple of relevant activities were integrated. This included the forum where discussions were held with the student cohort and tutors. The learning materials were interesting and elicited further reflection and research. Assignments, which tutors gave feedback on, were informative and gave insights about the final assignment for each module. All this incredibly supported my progress through the course. I would like to emphasise that I received excellent support during my dissertation and was fortunate to have a diligent and knowledgeable supervisor."
"As each module is divided into units, I utilised the university’s recommended hours for studying and distributed my work over weeknights. I usually worked a bit more over weekends close to deadlines. Journaling and keeping notes of module work is extremely useful to reflect on coursework in general."
"Remaining active on the forum, communicating with tutors, effective note taking, and utilising a reference manager to organise journal articles and research work, were key to my learning experience. Module activities when conducted effectively, can support a teacher with personal learning and professional development."