2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5928M Research Methods and Dissertation in MA TESOL programmes and MA TESOL Studies

60 creditsClass Size: 200

Module manager: Dr Diana McCray
Email: D.Mazgutova@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This core 60 credit module provides you with the opportunity to exploit the knowledge and skills you have acquired through the other elements of your programme. It provides research-methods-specific knowledge and skills to enable you to carry out a small-scale research project on a topic of particular interest to you. This module provides a sound foundation for future classroom- and/or school-based research studies as well as PhD level research.

Objectives

To give you the knowledge and skills needed to effectively carry out a small scale empirical or project-based research on a chosen topic.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of research methods and techniques relevant to TESOL.

2. Identify a topic of personal or professional interest in the area of language education, normally TESOL, to be researched further for the dissertation;

3. Demonstrate understanding of how your chosen topic might be investigated, taking into consideration:

--Formulation of research questions

--Research design

--Reviewing literature

--Qualitative research methods

--Quantitative research methods

--Sampling

--Analysis

--Quality in research

--Ethics

4. Carry out reading and study, and, if appropriate, empirical research on this topic;

5. Report the findings in a written work.

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

1. Investigate an area of TESOL using appropriate research methods and skills

2. Search for, evaluate and use a variety of information sources across a variety of formats and media and technologies, to help strengthen the quality of academic work and independent research.

3. Demonstrate independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development

4. Plan time, prioritise tasks and organise academic and personal commitments effectively

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	7	1.00	7.00
Seminar	8	2.00	16.00
Independent online learning hours			77.00
Private study hours			500.00
Total Contact hours			23.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through the tutorials related to the ‘Research Methods for TESOL’ seminar series. Additionally, formative feedback takes the form of supervisor support in supervision meetings and comments provided in the course of the development of successive iterations of the proposal.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	25.00
Assignment	Coursework	75.00
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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