Module Provider: |
Institute of Education |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn and Spring |
Module Convenor: |
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Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
The module aims to introduce students to the research process, and to develop their understanding of the relevance of research for informing practice in the work place. It is intended that students completing this module will have a basic knowledge of the principles and practice of research, in particular action research, and be able to undertake an independent research project in the work place. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
Describe the basic principles and methodology of action research
Examine existing research in a chosen subject and identify how it might be applied to professional practice
Critically reflect upon their observations of work place practice
Collect data on professional practice from the work place and interpret it effectively
Design a work-based research project
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Additional outcomes:
Describe the basic principles of research and the motivations for undertaking it |
Outline content:
What is research? An introduction to the research process, the reasons for undertaking research, and how it might be used to inform professional practice
Introduction to action research methodology, focusing on how to develop reflective practice into action research
How to design and structure a research project
Methods of collecting data and the principles of interpreting it
Using published sources to complement action research
Drawing conclusions from research and developing practical solutions for application in professional practice
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Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Theory and methods will be presented in lectures/workshops. The research project will be undertaken in the workplace, with the support of individual or small group tutorials, which may be online where appropriate. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
9 |
6 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
2 |
1 |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
11 |
7 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 Review of research paper |
1 Project plan |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
Literature search
Data collection exercise |
Data interpretation exercise |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Formative
• Literature search
• Data collection exercise
• Data interpretation exercise
Summative
• Evaluation of a published item of research and how its findings might be integrated into professional practice (30%)
• Project plan for an action research project, to include rationale, overview of methodology and initial findings from literature review (70%)
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations None
Requirements for a pass 40%
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission of coursework within one month of return
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