This programme carries Professional Recognition from the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This award acknowledges that:

• the whole programme is aligned to the national model of professional learning, and

• sections 6 and 7 in Units 2 and 5, and sections 7 and 8 of Units 3, 4, 6 and 7 in particular offer progressive professional learning opportunities at Masters level

The Scottish Framework for Masters in Education progresses the national aspiration that teachers in Scotland engage in Masters-level learning. Masters-level learning is informed by the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) descriptors at Level 11. These ensure that learning:

• Is practice relevant;

• Is research informed;

• Is personally and professionally transformative;

• Is collaborative in nature;

• Challenges assumptions and widens perspectives; and

• Aspires to make a positive impact on Scottish Education.

The SCQF is structured around the following characteristics:

• Knowledge and understanding;

• Practice: applied knowledge and understanding;

• Generic cognitive skills;

• Communication, ICT and numeracy skills; and

• Autonomy, accountability and working with others.^{1, 2}

The award is valid for five years and holders are recognised as enhanced practitioners in Scots language. For more information see GTCS: Professional Recognition.