Module EDUC3211: DISSERTATION

Department: EDUCATION

EDUC3211: DISSERTATION

Prerequisites

• Educational Research Methods (EDUC2302).

Corequisites

• Knowledge and the Curriculum (EDUC3201).

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Dissertation in joint subject.

Aims

• To allow students to undertake an in-depth study of a chosen topic within Educational Studies.
• A level 3 module that draws upon the Research Methods module in Year 2 and, variously, modules studied Years 1 and 2 and in parallel in Year 3.

Content

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Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate: an ability to understand theoretical knowledge and research evidence in a chosen topics within Education Studies.
• the ability to construct and sustain reasoned argument about an educational issue in clear, lucid and coherent manner.
• the capacity for sustained independent study.

• think critically and independently.
• analyse, synthesise, evaluate and identify problems and solutions.
• constructt and sustain a reasoned argument
• interpret and present relevant numerical information
• improve their own learning and performance, including the development of study and research skills, information retrieval and a capacity to plan and manage learning and to reflect on their own learning
• use ICT and a variety of library resources.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The independent study is supported by individual supervision.
• This allows appropriate guidance to be given.
• the assessment is by submission of an 8,000 word dissertation.
• This assesses knowledge and understanding of the theoretical perspectives, formulation of questions and research ability, capacity for critical and independent thought, ability to construct a sustained argument and other key skills.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Through written feedback at four stages of development: Written proposal; Work completed by end of November in Term 1, Work completed by mid February in Term 2, Work completed by - two/three weeks before submission date.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University