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2012/13 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5922M Research Methods in TESOL

15 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: James Simpson
Email: j.e.b.simpson@education.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2012/13

This module is mutually exclusive with

EDUC5025M	Introduction to Educational Research Methods and Approaches
EDUC5495M	Learning Education Training

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module is an introduction to research in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:
- be aware of different paradigms of TESOL research and of their characteristics
- be aware of the key components in research design and of the relationships among these
- be able to devise effective research questions to investigate TESOL issues
- be aware of the purposes of a literature review
- be aware of different approaches to TESOL research and be able to select critically from amongst these
- be familiar with procedures for conducting ethical research
- understand the role of sampling in TESOL research
- understand a range of procedures for collecting data
- have experience of analysing quantitative and qualitative data
- be familiar with strategies for enhancing the quality of TESOL research.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, participants will be able to demonstrate understanding of:
- the difference between research paradigms
- the features of good TESOL research design
- the features of good research questions
- a range of research instruments for data collection in TESOL
- a range of techniques for data analysis.

Skills outcomes
The ability to:
- search for information
- evaluate information
- synthesis information from a range of sources
- plan
- analyse and solve problems
- communicate effectively in writing.

Syllabus

This module introduces fundamental concepts in the conduct of TESOL research and takes participants through the process of conceptualizing and designing a sound research proposal in the field of TESOL.

The module begins by examining various paradigms in TESOL research before starting to consider in more concrete terms elements in the research process and key concerns in relation to each.

Participants will thus work in turn through the development of research questions, the selection of appropriate and ethical research methods, the design of tools for data collection and strategies for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. The module will also examine strategies for enhancing research quality, including issues related to the effective dissemination of research.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	6	3.00	18.00
Private study hours			132.00
Total Contact hours			18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

- Students will spend 7 hours a week on preparing for seminars in terms of guided reading, and carrying out assigned tasks (42 hours).
- Students will spend 90 hours on assignment reading and preparation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored informally in the seminars and also by the formal assessment procedures.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	A 3,000 word assignment comprising the answers to five questions	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: 11/02/2013

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