This module invites students to explore education theory and policy through the lenses of history, philosophy and sociology. The module takes up questions of...

Theoretical Foundations of Educational Ideas (EDPS0037)

This module invites students to explore education theory and policy through the lenses of history, philosophy and sociology. The module takes up questions of inequality and social justice in education and encourages students to consider these through a range of conceptual lenses. Students work in specialist and cross-disciplinary groups to assess the different insights offered by particular perspectives; explore the compatibilities and tensions in and across disciplines; and consider the contribution offered by inter-disciplinary approaches. The model invites students to explore key debates over the meaning and nature of social justice in education, debates that intersect with questions about the person, society, education and knowledge. Participants are introduced to key concepts such as citizenship, diversity, equality, globalization, hegemony, authenticity, inclusion, liberalism, power, the state and subjectivity and invited to consider the usefulness of these concepts for making sense of education policy and practice. Students are able to pursue these explorations by engaging a range of formal and informal educational sites and local and national contexts. An inter-disciplinary team of contributors facilitate learning in lectures and small groups. Weekly face-to-face learning is augmented by virtual learning and opportunities for participants to receive feedback and develop their academic skills are available. Download this leaflet (pdf, 1.04 mb) for further information on this module.

This module is compulsory for all students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.

The contents of this module will include (but are...

Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (DENT0155)

This module is compulsory for all students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.

The contents of this module will include (but are not limited to):

Screening, diagnosis and clinical presentation of periodontal diseases
 Procedural skills for examination and assessment of periodontal diseases
 Criteria for classification of periodontal diseases and conditions
 Radiographic principles in the management of periodontal patients
 Clinical case presentation material
 Interdisciplinary aspects of diagnosis and treatment planning
On successful completion of the module, graduates will have achieved a foundation in the understanding and basic clinical practice of:

Diagnosis and treatment planning in Periodontology
 Clinical procedures for examination, assessment and diagnosis of periodontal diseases
 Classification of periodontal diseases
 Radiographic principles in the management of the periodontal patient
 Documentation and presentation of clinical cases
 Interdisciplinary aspects of diagnosis and treatment planning