2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC3969 Dissertation

40 creditsClass Size: 25

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

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

Completion of FD Learning & Teaching or equivalent

Pre-requisites

LLLC3952

Researching the Learning and Teaching Sector

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

- To pursue in depth a topic, issue or research question from a learning and teaching perspective
- To evaluate and apply a range of theoretical models to practice
- To apply a theoretical framework to practice through independent research
- To demonstrate an advanced level of analysis and synthesis in the research project report

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will have a knowledge of:
- the key concepts and theoretical models of their chosen topic;
- the use, application and evaluation of a variety of research methods;
- the skills of analysing, synthesising and presenting information in an appropriate format;
- strategies to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly.

Skills outcomes
Research skills
As part of this module, students will develop a range of digital literacy skills. Further details are provided in the module handbook

Syllabus

The subject of study will be agreed between the supervisor and student. It should fall within the broad area of learning and teaching.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	8	1.00	8.00
Seminar	6	2.00	12.00
Tutorial	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			374.00
Total Contact hours			26.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Students will identify the literature, including theoretical models on their chosen subject, & analyse & synthesize key ideas and concepts. They will liaise with participants in their research setting and identify appropriate research methods. They will plan and conduct research and present the findings in an agreed format.

The tutorial is a group on-line tutorial

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress will be monitored by regular formal tutorials & informally by email.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Project	10,000 - 12,000 words	100.00
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: 30/06/2020 18:16:18

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