Module Provider: |
Institute of Education |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn and Spring |
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Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To access, read and comprehend secondary research which is relevant to childcare and education
To integrate child observation and assessment (primary research) with current and emerging theories and explore their relevance to current practice
Show awareness of individual needs and typical and atypical patterns of learning and development
To understand how external factors affect children’s learning
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Assessable learning outcomes:
Critically assess relevant current and competing theories and research in relation to observations and assessment
Evaluate the impact of external factors on children’s learning and / or development
Understand the impact of individual differences on children’s learning and / or development
Formulate an individual research plan, conduct the research and present the findings
Reflect upon and modify own practice in response to current research and personal development
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Additional outcomes:
Apply knowledge of research methodology and data analysis
Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in relation to conducting research
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Outline content:
Current and emerging theories of development and learning; personal growth and reflective practice
Individual differences in learning and motivation
Impact of external factors upon children’s learning; typical and atypical development
Action research (linked to ED2FRM)
Ethical issues in conducting research
Criteria to assess work-based practice
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Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Teaching will be through a combination of seminars, presentations and online learning. Learners will be expected to participate in discussion and evaluation of current learning and development theories. They will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study in order to meet the assessment criteria. Work – based learning will provide an essential contribution to achievement of the outcomes. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
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| Lectures |
12 |
8 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
1 |
1 |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
Work - based tasks will be set and used within taught sessions throughout the programme |
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| Total hours |
13 |
9 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 presentation
Work-based assessment |
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1 research based project |
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Presentation on reasons behind choice of project
Research based project (maximum 5000 words) (90%)
Note: Students will have produced, and received feedback on, a comprehensive plan for this project in module ED2FRM Research Methods for Developing Professional Practice, prior to commencing this assessment
Evidence of working at pass level in work-place (10%)
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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