Theories/paradigms of research Ethics of research Reviewing literature and the critical analysis of existing research Developing a research question/hypothesis Designing appropriate research Role and function of the pilot study Developing a research proposal Access and sampling Methods of data collection Fundamentals of frequently used statistical tests Presentation, analysis and interpretation of data Uses and application of ICT SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Comments/Additional Information Lecture 36 Introducing the main themes and concepts of the module. Tutorial 20 Tutorial discussion 1:1 Fieldwork 37 In field investigation of research issues. Practical research to allow students to develop and apply skills that complement and underpin theory. Guided Independent 107 Students are expected to put in time outside of taught sessions on their own professional development and module content. (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 200 Total 100 hours, etc.) Category Element Component Component Comments include links to learning Name Weighting objectives Essay = 100% LO1,3,4 Coursework C1 Academic essay approximately. Harvard referenced (4000 word) Presentation Total = 100% LO2. In appropriate format to peers. Practice P1 Harvard referenced (1000 word equivalent) Updated by: Mark Delf Approved by: Amanda Crowle Date: 5/8/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: British Educational Research Association (2011) Revised Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research, Nottingham: BERA. Dawson, C. (2009) Introduction to Research Methods, Oxford: How to Hartas, D. (2010) Educational Research and Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, New York, Continuum International Publishing Group. Kumar, R. (2012) Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, 3rd edition. London: Sage.
Theories/paradigms of research Ethics of research Reviewing literature and the critical analysis of existing research Developing a research question/hypothesis Designing appropriate research Role and function of the pilot study Developing a research proposal Access and sampling Methods of data collection Fundamentals of frequently used statistical tests Presentation, analysis and interpretation of data Uses and application of ICT SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Comments/Additional Information Lecture 36 Introducing the main themes and concepts of the module. Tutorial 20 Tutorial discussion 1:1 Fieldwork 37 In field investigation of research issues. Practical research to allow students to develop and apply skills that complement and underpin theory. Guided Independent 107 Students are expected to put in time outside of taught sessions on their own professional development and module content. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc.) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Coursework C1 Essay = 100% LO1,3,4 Academic essay approximately. Harvard referenced (4000 word) Practice P1 Presentation Total = 100% LO2. In appropriate format to peers. Harvard referenced (1000 word equivalent) Updated by: Mark Delf Approved by: Amanda Crowle Date: 5/8/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: British Educational Research Association (2011) Revised Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research, Nottingham: BERA. Dawson, C. (2009) Introduction to Research Methods, Oxford: How to Hartas, D. (2010) Educational Research and Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, New York, Continuum International Publishing Group. Kumar, R. (2012) Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, 3rd edition. London: Sage.
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