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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

BED391: Independent Study

Module Title Independent Study
Module Code BED391
Module Tutor Russ Shalofsky
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 24
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

Students will undertake an Independent Study of an aspect of education agreed with the Module Tutor. 

Indicative Syllabus

This module allows students to critically study an aspect of education which is of interest to them.  Topics are likely to relate to educational policy, provision, practice, theory or the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:

In their independent study students will demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the topic identified in their study



Skills:

The independent study will require students to demonstrate the skills of:

1)     Organisation: time management, planning, gathering and structuring information

2)     Learning independently: library and information skills, the collection and evaluation of data

3)     Writing:  planning, drafting, editing and revising, literature review

4)     Evaluation:  evaluation of source materials, critical analysis, justifying their own critical stance

Learning and Teaching Activities

Students will receive individual guidance on their choice of topic and support during planning and implementation

Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 8000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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