Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
ED50306: Critical analysis |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Modular (no specific semester) |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: To undertake a critical analysis of two educational research reports. Learning Outcomes: Having studied this unit, students will: * have an enhanced ability to analyse, interpret and critique findings and arguments. * be more able to draw appropriate conclusions from educational research studies, taking account of the strengths and limitations of those studies. Skills: Key Skills 1. Make critical use of the literature of the field of Education (T/F/A). 2. Make critical use of professional experience in the field of Education (T/F/A). 4. Analyse, interpret and critique findings and arguments (T/F/A). 9. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems (T/F). 10. Evaluate research and variety of types of information and evidence critically, also making informed judgements in the absence of complete data (T/F/A) 12. Contribute to professional debate in the field of education (F). 13. Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level (F). 14. Communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences (T/F). 15. Evaluate their own academic and professional performance (F). 16. Manage change effectively and respond to changing demands (F). 17. Manage time, prioritise workloads and recognise and manage personal emotions and stress (F). 18. Develop new or higher level skill, for example in information technology (F). Content: The unit will address a number of issues relating to: * the arguments and findings of educational research papers * the rationales for the studies reported * if appropriate, the validity of the empirical basis of the findings reported in educational research papers * the interpretation of the findings from educational research * the body of knowledge to which the research contributes. |