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Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Placement
Workshop
Module Offerings
5207ECS-JAN-CTY
Aims
To develop knowledge of research methods, as appropriate to Early Childhood Studies, and how they are applied in the field. This module will engage students in reflections on the block placement and support the development of student inquiry. Students will engage in the processes necessary to write an academic research proposal for consideration and adaptation at level 6.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Investigate appropriate research methods as related to the chosen topic.
2.
Analyse ethical considerations when conducting research in the field of early childhood.
3.
Structure a viable research proposal, applying appropriate techniques to the chosen topic.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Reflection and revisiting research methods proposed for assessed work in module 5202ECS and the block placement in semester two
Revising literature review as carried out for module 5202ECS
Evaluating appropriateness of research methods
Working with different research participants
Accessing research participants
Ethical considerations: assent and consent
Ethical practice in research
Constructing a research proposal
Reflection and revisiting research methods proposed for assessed work in module 5202ECS and the block placement in semester two
Revising literature review as carried out for module 5202ECS
Evaluating appropriateness of research methods
Working with different research participants
Accessing research participants
Ethical considerations: assent and consent
Ethical practice in research
Constructing a research proposal
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge of research methods, as appropriate to Early Childhood Studies, and how they are applied in the field. This module will engage you in reflections on the block placement and support the development of student inquiry. You will engage in the processes necessary to write an academic research proposal for consideration and adaptation at Level 6.
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge of research methods, as appropriate to Early Childhood Studies, and how they are applied in the field. This module will engage you in reflections on the block placement and support the development of student inquiry. You will engage in the processes necessary to write an academic research proposal for consideration and adaptation at Level 6.
Additional Information:
The acquisition of knowledge of early childhood studies is progressive, and therefore study of the core areas continues and deepens throughout the honours degree. The revised benchmark statements for Early Childhood Studies (QAA, 2014), note the active engagement in research and inquiry and this module builds on the student inquiry modules at level 4 (4202ECS and 4205ECS). This core module also builds on the acquisition of skills and knowledge related to the literature review constructed in the core module 5202ECS, Early Childhood Research: Student Inquiry into research methods (part one) and scaffolds the level 6 core research module 6202ECS, Early Childhood Studies: Research module. Students will complete this core module following their block placement.
The acquisition of knowledge of early childhood studies is progressive, and therefore study of the core areas continues and deepens throughout the honours degree. The revised benchmark statements for Early Childhood Studies (QAA, 2014), note the active engagement in research and inquiry and this module builds on the student inquiry modules at level 4 (4202ECS and 4205ECS). This core module also builds on the acquisition of skills and knowledge related to the literature review constructed in the core module 5202ECS, Early Childhood Research: Student Inquiry into research methods (part one) and scaffolds the level 6 core research module 6202ECS, Early Childhood Studies: Research module. Students will complete this core module following their block placement.