2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MEDS5110M Clinical Education Dissertation

60 creditsClass Size: 12

Module manager: Helen Bradbury
Email: h.m.bradbury@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 28 Feb (14mth) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Meeting the criteria and qualifications established for acceptance onto the programme

This module is mutually exclusive with

EDUC5340M

Critical Study in Clinical Education

Module replaces

EDUC5340M Critical Study in Clinical Education

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake and report on a small-scale clinical education research project which enables them to synthesise and apply learning from across the MEd programme.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to ...
This module will provide clinical education students with the intellectual abilities and skills to:
• Undertake and complete a small-scale research project which demonstrates a fully informed, critical and analytical understanding of a significant issue in education related to healthcare
• Select, design, construct and apply a range of research tools which are appropriate for their research questions
• Show that they have undertaken their study in accordance with the university's ethical guidelines and, if required, sought and obtained approval from the relevant NHS Research and Development office
• Demonstrate the link between theory and methods in relation to the construction of research tools and the interpretation of their data; and apply appropriate forms of analysis to the primary and/or secondary data generated;
• Identify and discuss the limitations of their research
• Critically reflect on and discuss the role of the researcher;

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the steps required to undertake a small-scale empirical research project on a theme relevant to their practice as clinical educators research;
2. Demonstrate the capacity to select, design, construct and apply a range of research tools appropriate to their research methodology and research questions
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of how to present and interpret research data
4. Produce a written report outlining their research project, findings and implications
5. Critique their own research and that of others
6. Reflect on and discuss the role of the researcher

Skills outcomes
• Skills necessary to undertake research at a higher level to prepare them for a future career as either a researcher or as an advocate of research-led work in clinical education
• Self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations relating to clinical education research
• Independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development as a clinical educator

Syllabus

The research dissertation involves designing and conducting an empirical piece of work related to a teaching and learning issue within the context of clinical education, either within the workplace or a higher education institution and the production of a 12,000 word thesis. The research dissertation is designed to allow the student to navigate the research process as a whole and to draw together learning from across the MEd programme. Students will be supervised by experienced research tutors and there will be opportunities for collaborative, peer review at intervals as the students complete the research dissertation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	2	6.00	12.00
Tutorial	6	2.00	12.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			526.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There is a code of practice for research supervision which clearly sets out the process, rights and responsibilities of student and supervisor. This is discussed when research supervisors are allocated. Progress for individual students is monitored by their research supervisor and academic tutor, who may be the same person, and who have regular contact throughout the study period. The programme leader reviews progress at programme planning meetings, which take place every 4-6 weeks, and supervisors are encouraged to raise any concerns they have about student progress when they first arise. Seminars provide an opportunity for the module leader and tutor to review the progress of the cohort. Students are provided with materials to support their research, including examples of previous research dissertations, and supervisors are encouraged to comment on plans and drafts as the student writes up and reports their findings.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	Dissertation 12,000 words. One year duration	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Students are required to pass this assignment in order to pass the module. If they fail, they can resubmit the assignment for a maximum mark of 50. However, any piece of work that falls below 40 must be resubmitted. They have 12 months to complete their research and submit the research dissertation

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 17/05/2017

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