2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5862M Research with Children and Young People

30 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Delyth Edwards
Email: D.Edwards@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This core module will introduce you to methodological issues raised in research with children and young people and a range of methods that can be used in such research. You will also develop a critical appreciation of their uses and limitations. The module will consider the ontological and epistemological frameworks guiding research with children (as objects, subjects, actors, co-researchers) – and demonstrate the implications of these for the research methods you use. The methods covered in the module will include, but are not limited to: ethnography (participant observation and adjunct techniques), creative and participatory methods, surveys (including sampling, questionnaires), and interviews and focus groups. Throughout the module emphasis is placed on how different methods have been employed in research with children and young people and how engaging in research with children entails entering into dialogue with them through the 'cultures of communication' that characterise their everyday life. These issues are also examined in relation to the ethics of research with children and young people. The module is taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops. This module will ensure that you have the research skills and understanding needed to undertake research with children and young people in a range of settings.

Objectives

It aims to:

- Consider the ontological and epistemological issues that arise in research with children and young people;

- Consider different approaches to research and their use in research with children and young people;

- Consider the ethical and sensitive issues that arise in research with children and young people and how these may be handled;

- Consider the development of research designs and analytical strategies in research with children and young people

;- Provide an opportunity to produce data with children and young people and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the method chosen.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Apply knowledge and understanding of the ontological and epistemological issues that arise in research with children and young people;

2. Apply and appraise knowledge of different methodlogies and methods of research in childhood studies.

3. Evaluate how theories of childhood shape research approaches

4. Design a logical and ethically approriate piece of research that involves children and young people.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

1. Disseminate and articulate ideas, arguments and concepts related to research in childhood studies clearly, coherently, and concisely in written and oral forms.

2. Design a logical research project in the area of childhood studies.

3. Apply independence, autonomy and self-direction in planning and completing assessments.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	1	1.00	1.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			269.00
Total Contact hours			31.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative assessment is conducted during the activities and discussion conducted in the weekly sessions and in the seminar discussions. These will enable students to ask questions, clarify issues and for the tutor to monitor student progress. Specific support for the assessment assignment will be provided in two seminars and in one-to-one meetings between tutors and students.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	50.00
Assignment	Coursework	50.00
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: 29/04/2024 16:13:19

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