Awards - IFE

Awards

Awards are short accredited courses offered part-time by the Institute for Education across a variety of areas within the educational sphere. These courses offer innovative learning experiences and include assessment. They are the perfect opportunity to develop your knowledge and competences in self-sought areas. Moreover, each ECTS achieved is worth 25 hours of total learning in the Accelerated Progression Scheme.

Awards currently on offer are:

Code	Programme	MQF	ECTS
EN	Award in Educational Neuroscience	6	10
IN	Introductory Course for Supply Teachers (Award)	6	15
SLIEN	Award in Supporting Learners with Individual Educational Needs	4	23
FFL	Award in the Foundations of a Family Literacy Intervention Programme	7	12
TWS	Award in Teaching Writing Skills in Primary and Secondary Schools	6	6
ACE	Assisting the Childcare Educator	3	30
M01	Award in Planning Project-Based Learning in the Primary Classroom	6	2
M02	Award in Applying a Learning Outcomes Approach in the Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages	6	2
M03	Award in Assessment for Learning Strategies, Recording Evidence and Conversing About Learning	7	3
M07	Award in Differentiation and Diversity in the Primary Classroom with a focus on Autism	7	1
M08	Award for Digital Citizenship and Digital Tools for Education	5	2
M09	Award in Education for Sustainable Development: EkoSkola and Out-of-class Activities	7	1
M15	Award in International Assessments - PIRLS and TIMSS	7	1
M23	Award in Identifying and Supporting the Child with Dyslexia in the Primary Classroom	7	1
M27	Award in Rubrics - A framework for success criteria, self and peer assessment and feedback	6	3
M31	Award in Student Engagement and Learning Strategies	6	1
M33	Award in the Use of Effective Questioning Techniques and Development of Success Criteria	6	3
M43	Award in Teaching Deaf Children in the Primary Classroom	6	2
M45	Award in Inquiry Based Learning in STEM subjects	6	2
M46	Award in Project Based Learning in the Secondary Sector	6	2
M54	Award in an Understanding of Career Guidance and Development	7	3
M58	Award in Setting Examination Papers	6	1
M59	Award in Practical Teaching Model for Mathematics Learning and Performance	6	1
M60	Award in Effective Educational Leadership in Multicultural Schools	7	2
M64	Award in Creating an Understanding of the Education Psychosocial Services	4	4
M65	Award in Teaching Athletics	6	4
M66	Award in Outdoor Education	6	4
M67	Award in Fitness	6	4
M68	Award in Teaching Gymnastics	6	4
M69	Award in Classroom Management	6	3
M70	Award in Communicating with Parents	6	2
M71	Award in Emotional Intelligence: A Practical Experience	7	3
M72	Award in Outdoor Learning through Nature	6	3
M73	Award in Human Resources Management for Educational Leaders	7	5
M74	Award in The Educational Leader and the Law	7	5
M75	Award in Engaging Families and the Community within Schools	7	3
M76	Award in Inclusive Practices: The Multicultural Classroom	7	3
M77	Award in Inclusive Practices: Addressing the Diverse Classroom	7	3
M78	Award in Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	6	3
M79	Award in European Historical Development I: From Classical Times to the Middle Ages	6	5
M80	Award in European Historical Development II: From the Renaissance to Contemporary Europe	6	5
M81	Award in Social Stratification and Inequality	6	5
M82	Award in Gender, Sexuality and Forms of Living Arrangements	6	5
M83	Award in Major World Religions	6	5
M84	Award in Beliefs, Traditions, Practices in Religion	6	5
M85	Award in Entrepreneurship in Education	6	5
M87	Award Supporting Learners Online through Digital Technology	5	2
M88	Award in Entrepreneurship and the Development of an Entrepreneurial Mindset	7	9
M89	Award in the Flipped Classroom	6	2
M90	Award in Online Teaching, Learning and Assessment	7	3
M91	Award in Phonological Awareness Skills as a Precursor to Literacy Development	7	1
M92	Award in Reading and Spelling Strategies	7	2
M93	Award in Visualising Ethics through Hypertext	7	5
M94	Award in Encounters with Diversity in Education	7	5
M95	Award in Micro-placement in Industry	7	10
M96	Award in Promoting Moral Development through Play During Early Years	6	2
M97	Award in Assessment for Learning and Continuous Assessment	6	3
M98	Award in Developing Effective Cooperative Learning Strategies	6	2
M100	Award in Creative Approaches towards Addressing Controversial issues in STEM	7	5
M101	Award in Evidence-Based Practices in STEM Education and Engagement	7	5
M102	Award in Science and Active Citizenship	7	6
M103	Award in Emerging Technologies	7	6
M106	Award in Digital Resources for Learning	7	5
M107	Award in Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning	7	5
M108	Award in Teaching Invasion Games	6	4

Certification

Upon successful completion of these courses, course participants will be conferred an accredited certification.

Further Learning Opportunities and Career Progression

Upon successful completion of a programme, course participants may use certification conferred to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for accredited programme, if applicable.

Applications

Applications for the Awards open periodically throughout the year with individual closing dates indicated on the Institute for Education’s online portal: https://ife.portal.gov.mt/programme/apply

For any queries related to the Admissions process kindly contact ife.admissions@ilearn.edu.mt