Action Research and Reflective Practice in HE (Jan start)

Cod y Modiwl: EDM6230
Teitl y Modiwl: Action Research and Reflective Practice in HE (Jan start)
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Joanne Maddern
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Megan Hicks; Mr Prysor Davies; Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Reflective diary.: Reflective diary kept throughout the year, including reflections on the induction , CPD attendance, attendance at action learning sets plus a `good practice day, master teacher day? (2,000 words).	35%
Asesiad Semester	Action-research projects: Two action-research projects based in the participants own departmental context (5,000 words).	55%
Asesiad Semester	Presentation: A peer-assessed presentation of one of the teaching cycle projects.	10%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Reflective Diary: Reflective diary kept throughout the year, including reflections on the induction, CPD attendance, attendance at action learning sets plus a `good practice day? (2,000 words). This needs to show that comments from feedback have been addressed	35%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Action-research projects: Two new action-research projects based in the participants own departmental context (5,000 words)	55%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Presentation: A new peer-assessed presentation of one of the teaching cycle projects.	10%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Disgrifiad cryno

This work-based module focuses on research methods for teaching and learning in higher education. It looks at ‘theories of change’ and other approaches to evaluating the impact of teaching methods and activities on student learning. It develops practitioners’ awareness and competence in the use action-research, evidence-informed practice and reflective practice in improving student learning. It further develops understandings of theories of learning and teaching introduced in EDM6130.

Through two independent action research projects developed alongside ‘action learning sets’ with colleagues and reflection on continuing professional development, participants will develop a solid evidence base on which they can inform decisions about teaching and independently evaluate and develop further innovations to improve the learning experience and develop teaching excellence.

Cynnwys

1.Induction lasting three days, covering the following themes:
Session 1 Teacher as researcher: action-research, evidence-informed practice and reflective practice.
Session 2 Research methods in Higher Education research.
Session 3 Teaching enhancement and evaluation: analysing and implementing change to include an update on technology-enhanced learning developments.
Session 4/5 An introduction to academic practice and leadership and academic leadership within the disciplines (subject-specific element to be delivered within faculties by directors of learning and teaching / teaching excellence / AU fellowship award holders).

2. Practical elements include attendance at five ‘action learning sets’ throughout the year with peer group to develop action research issues, problems and ideas. They also include attendance at three optional CPD events, booked through CDSAP per observation of expert teachers.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Through peer-assessed presentation of teaching cycle project and through written reflections on own communication style in lectures and other teaching scenarios.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Participants are made aware of the need for Continuing professional development as part of effective academic practice and are made aware of opportunities for progression to further training.
Datrys Problemau	The ability to identify problems in teaching practice and identify measures to improve teaching practice.
Gwaith Tim	Action learning sets are assessed through the reflective journal
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	The development of a professional and reflective approach to teaching practice and measures to evaluate effectiveness are practiced and developed.
Rhifedd	Participants are encouraged to use and interpret statistical information relating to quantitative data collected as part of a small scale, action research project carried out in the work environment.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Participants will gain grounding in the politics and philosophy of academic practice and its practical application in their own, varied academic contexts.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The ability to use action research methodologies to carry out two projects which aim to develop good practice and innovation in teaching and learning.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Through participation in technology enhanced learning development workshops and through possible adoption of educational technology as part of a teaching innovation.

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