Students use their knowledge of theory and policy to reflect on practice experienced and develop a research proposal to explore an element of evidence-informed practice.  (2000 words). Note: this assessment is linked to the Dissertation to be undertaken in 7501SPOPID and will form the basis of that research activity.

Research Proposal

A Critical Comparison of National and International Physical Education Policy, Provision and Practice  (~20-25 Minutes).

Presentation

Exploration of the rationale for the involvement of governments in physical education policy.  
  Patterns of government involvement in physical education Nationally and Internationally  
 Collaborative research, planning, teaching and evaluation with mentor, tutors and peers.  
 Action research exploring different approaches to teaching, learning and feedback in the PE class  
 Innovative practices in PE (e.g Models-based practices, peer teaching, cooperative learning, teaching games for understanding)    
 The role of targets and standards in PE and the use of research to inform targets and standards  
 Evidence informed curricular design Leaving Certificate in Physical Education (LCPE) and  Junior Certificate in Physical Education (JCPE) curricular design and development in Ireland and international equivalents.   
 Identifying learner needs and action-based research and intervention

This module requires dedicated placement hours and supervised practice for successful completion (4 weeks – 40 hours)

Research Methods and  Physical Education Pedagogy - 7506SPOPID

Research Methods and  Physical Education Pedagogy

Critically explore pedagogical knowledge, understanding and skills in PE and identify how theory and practice relate to one another 

Critically explore research methods and how research approaches can be used to improve standards of policy, provision and practice in PE

Critically evaluate the role of national and international governments in implementing PE policy, provision and practice. 