Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 x 1 Hour Lectures |
| Lecture | 1 x 1 Hour Lecture |
| Seminar | 3 x 1 Hour Seminars |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Dissertation 1 x 10000 word project | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Dissertation All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40%. 1 x 10000 word project | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Undertake independent study;
Plan and present an extended investigation: aims; literature review; methods; analysis;
Demonstrate skills which are associated with library-based study: effective use of bibliographic searches; an ability to choose relevant sources; a sound knowledge and understanding of sources; critical interpretation of sources; an ability to synthesise sources; an ability to present coherent argument;
Demonstrate research skills in a small-scale investigation: an appropriate method of data collection; an appropriate method of data analysis; an awareness of ethical and legal issues in data collection; to apply the results of the analysis to the aims of the dissertation.
Brief description
This module provides students with an opportunity to investigate a topic of their own choice, in consultation with members of staff. It involves independent study under the guidance of a member of staff. It necessitates wide reading, leading to an extended essay. It requires library-based study and typically involves small-scale empirical investigation. Prior approval for joint honours students from the Director of Undergraduate Studies is needed before pre-registering and registering on this module.
Content
3x1-hour lectures designed to equip students with the relevant study/research skills for the Dissertation. These lectures will address: library resources, research skills, structure and ethics.
2x2-hour workshops in groups of 20-25 students. Students will discuss their chosen subject and be required to submit a definitive topic at the end of the second session.
1x1-hour group sessions of 10 students each with supervisor.
Semester 2:
2x30 minute individual sessions to enable student to discuss dissertation in detail.
1x1-hour group sessions of 10 students each with supervisor.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Analysis of data. |
| Communication | Written communication throughout written assessments and oral communication with research participants. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during tutorial meetings. Also, through independent planning, managing time and researching. |
| Information Technology | Written assignments should be word-processed. Use of data-analysis software often used. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Research into a sector of childhood studies/education field. Research involves time management, self-responsibility and self-reflection. Undertaking a dissertation helps to prepare students for postgraduate study. |
| Problem solving | This is an essential element in the process of critical assessment. Furthermore, students will encounter various problems when undertaking a small-scale project that will need to be overcome. |
| Research skills | Research is required for the main assessment as students are required to plan, undertake and write up a small-scale investigation. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Evaluation of theoretical concepts in the field of education. |
| Team work | Collating data often requires team work. Workshop sessions will involve team activities. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6