University Report: Professional Practice and Development in Education

This report delves into the multifaceted aspects of professional practice and development within the realm of education. It begins by defining professionalism and dual professionalism, highlighting how personal values influence practice in specialized areas. The report then examines the impact of social, political, and economic factors on education policy, alongside the effects of these policies on curriculum design and teaching practices. A significant portion is dedicated to exploring the roles of stakeholders and external bodies in education and training, including their influence on organizational structures, curriculum development, and assessment methods. The importance of partnerships with employers and stakeholders is also discussed. Furthermore, the report analyzes organizational policies, codes of practice, and the impact of organizational requirements on curriculum and practice. It concludes by assessing quality improvement and assurance arrangements, emphasizing the role of self-assessment and the quality cycle in enhancing learning programs for better outcomes. The report offers practical insights for educators aiming to improve their professional practices and contribute to the advancement of educational standards.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
AND DEVELOPMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
a) Concept of professionalism and dual professionalism in education and training..............1
b) Own professional values influence own practice in an area of specialism........................2
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
a) Social, political and economic factors influence education policy....................................2
b) Impact of education policy on curriculum and practice in own area of specialisation......3
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................4
a) Role of stakeholders and external bodies in education and training..................................4
b) Impact stakeholders and external bodies on organisation in education and training.........4
c) Importance of working in partnership with employers and stakeholders in education and
training....................................................................................................................................5
d) Impact of being accountable to stakeholders and external bodies on curriculum design and
delivery assessment................................................................................................................5
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................6
a) Key aspects of policies, codes of practice and guidance of an organisation......................6
b) Analysing the impact of organisational requirements and expectations on curriculum and
practice...................................................................................................................................6
TASK 5............................................................................................................................................7
a) Analysing quality improvement and quality assurance arrangements of own organisation7
b) Function of self-assessment and self-evaluation and the quality cycle..............................8
c) Learning programmes taking account of the quality maintenance of own organisation....8
d) Identification of areas for improvement learning programmes for better outcomes.........9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Personal and professional development is related to improvement of skills and knowledge
that is acquired by an individual in order to enhance their position at workplace. This will help
them in maintaining a good relation with other people in society (Blandford, 2012). It includes
certain qualities like social competencies, behaviour of a person and also understanding of
people. According to the case scenario, the person is a teacher in a renowned university. Report
will focus on concept of professionalism and dual professionalism in education and training.
Other than this, own professional values that influence own practice in an area of specialism.
Social, economic and political factor that can influence education policy is included in this
assignment. Along with this, analysis and its impact on current educational policies on
curriculum and practice on own area of specialism. Role of stakeholders and external bodies in
education and training is mentioned in this assignment. Lastly, identification of areas in which
improvement is required by educational institutions are mentioned to have better understanding.
TASK 1
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Therefore, it can be said that to become an effective trainer it is important to
develop characteristics of professionalism on a regular basis.
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It is further classified between three categories professional parameters,
professional behaviour and professional responsibilities. Dual
professionalism is same like professionalism but in this a person have deep
knowledge about a particular subject and field in which they are working.
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If education system inculcate teaching seminars by professionals than they can
prepare students for future objectives. As this modern society is full of high
expectations and people want that they have better education which will enable
them in competing in this goal oriented world. For example: Big MNC's wants
quality employees who are well trained in their field because it will give
companies effective outcomes. So, all this can be started from providing better
training by their companies.
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If an individual wants to grow in forward direction in terms of his career than
he/she must know strengths and weaknesses. For example: if an individual
want to increase core value that they can use questions in order to explore
particular area in depth and also to know the knowledge they acquire.
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For example: if a person is provided with better training programmes by their
trainees than he/she can be very effective in performing their activities in an
better manner like, proper way of expressing their views with the help of
effective communication process.
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