Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

ED30197 Dissertation for early childhood studies (part 2)

Credits: 6

Level: Honours

Semester: 2

Assessment: CW100

Requisites:

Before taking this unit you must take ED30193

Aims: For students to complete the piece of empirical research in the field of early childhood studies that was designed in dissertation unit part 1.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit students will have demonstrated the ability to: Apply theoretical framework to practice in the field of early childhood studies through independent research and enquiry. Provide a critical analysis of the methods of investigation in relation to the appropriateness of the investigation. Synthesise their theoretical framework and findings in both a short oral report and written dissertation form.
Skills:
The students will demonstrate skills in:
* communication: written and oral;
* ICT: word processing/databases/ internet inline searches;
* Data analysis : qualitative and/or quantitative where appropriate;
* Interpersonal skills : for initial planning and subsequent relationships with organisation;
* Management of own learning;
* Criticality, evidential analysis, reflection and evaluation.
Content:
Continue data collection from dissertation (part 1). Conduct data analysis, qualitative and/or quantitative. The experience of research and enquiry will allow students to apply insights about the relationship between policy, practice and research. In evaluating and applying theoretical models and frameworks to practice in the field, students will be expected to make reference to academic texts which reflect current thinking on policy and provision and to critically published research.

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