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2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC2258 Understanding Education Research

20 creditsClass Size: 30

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

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

Pre-requisite qualifications

Completion of 120 credits at level 1; 40 credits at level 2

Module replaces

LLLC 1309 Work-based learning 1LLLC 2226 Work-based learning 2

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

1. To introduce & critically analyse a range of research projects in education
2. To reflect upon research and its outcomes in relation to a work-based setting
3. To develop an understanding of the theories underpinning the development of learning resources
4. To identify strategies and methodologies for developing & piloting new learning resources
5. To identify the ethical issues which arise from conducting research in education

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will have a knowledge of:
-Types of research, e.g. action research; evidence-based practice, and the appropriate application of these
-The critical analytical skills required to assess research methods and outcomes
-The impact of research in work-based learning and teaching settings
-Research underpinning the development of new learning resources

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

- 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 a learning contract outlining the development of a new learning resource

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Seminar102.0020.00
Private study hours180.00
Total Contact hours20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Key concepts will be introduced each week and students will be expected to explore these further through reading and reflecting on their personal experience in an education/training setting.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be monitored informally in terms of their understanding of the key concepts introduced throughout the module. Formative feedback will be provided on student assignments. Formal monitoring will be via tutorials built into the seminars to support preparation for summative assessment.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Written Work1,000 word Learning Contract30.00
Written Work6x500 word equivalent to an online journal on following Topics - Literature review, Sampling, Practitioner research in education, Ethics, Evaluation in educational research, Data collection Methods.70.00
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: 30/06/2021 16:23:12

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