2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC3952 Researching the Learning and Teaching Sector

20 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Nadine Cavigioli
Email: n.m.cavigioli@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Completion of FD Learning & Teaching or equivalent

Pre-requisites

LLLC1309	Work-based Learning 1
LLLC2226	Work-based Learning 2

Module replaces

LLLC3901 Planning & Designing the Specialist Project

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Why is there a gap between research conducted in learning and teaching and its awareness by those working directly with learners? Why is research conducted in the 'classroom' often seen as less 'academic' than that of 'real' researchers? This module aims to answer these questions by critiquing current research and exploring more practical research projects.

Objectives

- To introduce a broad range of research projects in the learning & teaching sector
- To critically analyse a range of research projects in learning and teaching
- To reflect upon research and its outcomes in relation to professional practice
- To identify strategies and methodologies for conducting professional research in the workplace

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
- evalute types of research, e.g. action research; evidence-based practice, and to use these appropriately;
- analyse research methods and outcomes;
- evaluate the impact of research in learning and teaching settings;
- implement a range of strategies and models for researching in the workplace.

Skills outcomes
Critical analysis of research methodologies and outcomes.

Syllabus

- Introduction to a range of research projects, their aims, objectives, methodologies and outcomes
- Development of a critical `voice' in relation to research projects
- Reflection on the application of research to the individual learning and teaching setting
- Preparation of project proposals for project module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	9	2.00	18.00
Tutorial	2	0.50	1.00
Private study hours			181.00
Total Contact hours			19.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students will identify and analyse a range of research projects in terms of their aims, objectives, methodologies and outcomes. They will be using this knowledge to inform the development of a project plan for their own research in the Research Project.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be monitored informally in terms of their understanding of the research process & via formative student presentations. Formal monitoring will be via tutorials to support preparation for the students' own research project.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Research Proposal	10 minute presentation with ethics committee proposal form (1,500 words equivalent)	40.00
Critique	3,500 Critique	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 09/04/2019

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