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EDM406: Education Based Practice Enquiry
Module Title | Education Based Practice Enquiry |
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Module Code | EDM406 |
Module Tutor | Maggie Turner |
School | Institute of Education and Public Services |
CAT Points | 30 |
Level of Study | 7 |
Pre-requisites | None |
Co-requisites | While taking this module you must pass EDM430 |
Restrictions | None |
Brief Description | The module is designed to enable students to undertake an agreed independent practice based enquiry to consider selected concepts, theories, policies or practices explored in EDM7405 but specifically within the context of the classroom, department or institution. A key principle for this module is the extent to which individual praxis is developed and demonstrated. Please note that this module is offered in two modes:
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Indicative Syllabus | Students will be provided with a challenging introduction to the principles of social research; provided with an update on research methodologies; considered developments in research methods for both quantitative and qualitative approaches and reviewed different ways in which data can be interrogated and conclusions drawn. Ways of critically analysing findings and developing links with the relevant literature are an important part of this module as are discussions of key research dilemmas and significant ethical issues. |
Learning Outcomes | On completion of the module all students should have:
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Learning and Teaching Activities | This module comprises 300 student learning hours which include professional practice, independent study, use of the VLE and up to 20 hours of teaching and/or mentor support. |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Standard (5000 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. |