2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5000M Foundations of Educational Research

30 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Michael Waring
Email: M.J.Waring@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Module replaces

https://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynmodules.asp?Y=202324&M=EDUC-5044M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module is designed to develop the knowledge and understanding of the foundations of educational research. By examining the key issues and perspectives around the nature of educational research, and considering the potential context of their own research, students will develop the knowledge and understanding required to critically consider and align their review of the literature, identifying their research topic, formulating research questions, designing and conducting empirical research.

Objectives

To gain a critical understanding and appreciation of the principles and approaches of educational research.

To demonstrate understanding of how and educational research project is planned, executed, analysed and communicated.

Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles and approaches to educational research.
2. Evaluate the principal elements of an educational research project including the alignment of the design, methods of data acquisition, interpretation and analysis.
3. Select a research problem of their choice, and using the research literature, critique different approaches taken towards addressing it.

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

4. The ability to communicate and collaborate constructively and professionally with peers through a variety of digital tools and networks  in order to share  ideas, to produce research, materials and resources,  and to engage in online dialogue and debate

5. The ability to select, use, troubleshoot and adapt digital devices, networks, applications and services to achieve specific goals.

6. The ability to weigh up different arguments and perspectives, using supporting evidence to form opinions, arguments, theories and ideas.

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

Students will be offered the opportunity to submit and/or present a proposal demonstrating their understanding of the main concepts discussed in the module. Feedback will be provided on the proposal which can then be taken on board for conducting the main assignment for the module.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	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: 31/07/2024 16:25:47

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