Traethawd Hir

Module Identifier
AD33600
Module Title
Traethawd Hir
Academic Year
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1 Taught over 2 semesters
Co-ordinator
Dr Lucy Trotter
Reading List
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Other Staff
Dr Stephen Atherton
Dr Lucy Trotter
Dr Sian Lloyd-Williams
Dr Megan Hicks
Mr Prysor Davies
Dr Rhodri Evans
Dr Rosemary Cann
Mr Gwilym Ap Gruffudd

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Proportion
Semester Assessment Traethawd Hir: Prosiect 10000 o eiriau 100%
Supplementary Assessment Traethawd Hir: Rhaid ail-gymryd holl elfennau'r asesiadau. Yn yr achos hwn, gellir ailgyflwyno penodau a fethwyd o fewn y gwaith. 10000 o eiriau 100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. Undertake independent study.
  2. Plan and present an extended investigation: aims; literature review; methods; analysis.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

5x2-hour sessions designed to equip students with the relevant study/research skills for the Dissertation. These lectures will address: library resources, research skills, structure and ethics.
7x1-hour workshops in groups of 10-12 students. These sessions will involve group work activities with the tutor circulating each group to give guidance and advice.
4x0.5 hours individual progress meetings with supervisor (tutorials).

Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Application of Number Statistical reports will be considered and data to support arguments will be analysed.
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 /education and international development 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 and international development.
Team work Collating data often requires team work. Workshop sessions will involve team activities.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6