Teaching Responsibility
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Education
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
5202ECS-SEP-MTP
Aims
To provide students with a knowledge of a range of approaches to researching subjects within Early Childhood Studies and to support preparation for placement in semester two. Students will be supported to understand how their research inquiry from level 4 can be developed for their block placement experience. Students will be supported to write a literature review as a sound foundation for their inquiry into research methods.
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:
Students will explore a range of topic content that will include, but not be limited to the following:
Identification of appropriate topics for research
Selecting appropriate academic sources
Critically reviewing relevant literature
Introducing different research approaches used to investigate children’s experiences
Considerations in planning a research project
Developing a research rationale
Preparation for placement to support a reflective approach
Students will explore a range of topic content that will include, but not be limited to the following:
Identification of appropriate topics for research
Selecting appropriate academic sources
Critically reviewing relevant literature
Introducing different research approaches used to investigate children’s experiences
Considerations in planning a research project
Developing a research rationale
Preparation for placement to support a reflective approach
Module Overview:
This module provides you with a knowledge of a range of approaches to researching subjects within Early Childhood Studies and to support preparation for placement in semester two. You will be supported to understand how your research inquiry from Level 4 can be developed for your block placement experience. You will be supported to write a literature review as a sound foundation for your inquiry into research methods.
This module provides you with a knowledge of a range of approaches to researching subjects within Early Childhood Studies and to support preparation for placement in semester two. You will be supported to understand how your research inquiry from Level 4 can be developed for your block placement experience. You will be supported to write a literature review as a sound foundation for your inquiry into research methods.
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, 2022), note how active engagement in research and inquiry are significant parts of the subject, therefore, this level 5 module builds on the student inquiry modules at level 4 (4202ECS and 4205ECS) and provides a firm foundation for the core level 6 research module (6202ECS). This module will support students to consider their research inquiry whilst on placement in semester two.
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, 2022), note how active engagement in research and inquiry are significant parts of the subject, therefore, this level 5 module builds on the student inquiry modules at level 4 (4202ECS and 4205ECS) and provides a firm foundation for the core level 6 research module (6202ECS). This module will support students to consider their research inquiry whilst on placement in semester two.