School of Education

Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith

The Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith Research and Teaching Group is composed of a team with strong disciplinary expertise and experience in different strands of Education and Teacher Education.

Some of the key aims of Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith are to strengthen the research foundations of individual disciplines, to be creative and innovative in approaches to pedagogy and to explore interdisciplinary learning and teaching.  The research and scholarship dimension of Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith is strong and continues to be strengthened.

Many academic staff in Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith have close links with the Scottish Government, Government Agencies, local authorities, charities, Churches and other agencies in Scotland and the United Kingdom. They are also engaged in a variety of consultation and research and scholarship work

There is also a well-established international dimension to the research and teaching of the members of Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith. Many of our staff have extensive experience of working in education systems in other parts of the world. Some colleagues also lead or support international research groups, networks and Associations.

The flagship Teacher Education programmes within the School are led by staff within Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith: The Master of Education (MEduc), the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PDGE) and the Master of Design & Technology Education (MDTechEd).  Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith also hosts the Professional Practice with PGDE MEd and the online Education MSc.

The School of Education suite of Religious Education courses is operated by the St. Andrew’s Foundation in conjunction with Pedagogy, Praxis and Faith and the other Research and Teaching Groups.