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ED20152: Introduction to research methods II

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Education
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take ED10162
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To enable students to develop their understanding of how research methods can be best applied in the context of their professional practice.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit students should:
* have an understanding of techniques of small-scale enquiry, including case study and action research approaches.
* understand how to generate professionally relevant research questions, to develop an appropriate research design, and to locate and review literature in appropriate fields.
* be familiar with methods of data collection and techniques of analysis in professional contexts.

Skills:

* Production of concise, scholarly, written communication to agreed specifications and deadlines
* Analysis and synthesis of written information from multiple sources
* Development of arguments through the precise use of concepts
* Oral presentation skills
* Selection, presentation, interpretation and analysis of numerical data
* Working independently
* Formulation of research questions and research design to answer them.

Content:
The unit will develop students' understanding of: techniques of small-scale enquiry; the relation of professional interests to academic fields of study and the location and review of appropriate literature; the ethics and parameters of undertaking research in professional contexts, and appropriate research designs for such contexts. Where relevant unit content will include issues and empirical research (including guest speakers from within and outside of the University) relating to 'childhood, youth and education'/ 'education for international development'.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ED20152 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB04 : BA (hons) Childhood, Youth and Education Studies (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UHED-AKB04 : BA (hons) Childhood, Youth and Education Studies (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/14 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.