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Education

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Workshop

Module Offerings

5201EDSTUD-SEP-MTP

Aims

To prepare students to undertake future dissertation research.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply a suitable topic for investigation relating to the programme of study and professional practice.
2.
Investigate the processes involved in the development of a literature review.
3.
Analyse different research methods and approaches and ethical considerations.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Asking research questions
Developing research aims and objectives
Reviewing literature
Ethical considerations in research
Approaches to research in education
Research methodology
Quantitative research approaches
Qualitative research approaches
Mixed methods research
Preparation for the professional project placement to support a reflective approach to
research and practice.
Module Overview:
This module will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshop and online study. Topics will be covered with introductory lectures followed by workshops involving group work and practical activities. In between those times students will engage with online materials to support their understanding and scaffold their reading and reflection on research issues.
Additional Information:
This module provides a firm foundation for the core level 6 research module 6201EdStud. This module will support students to consider their research enquiry whilst on the Professional project placement in semester two.

Assessments

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