Module EDUC3322: Double Dissertation: Disciplinary Contexts of Education

Department: Education

EDUC3322: Double Dissertation: Disciplinary Contexts of Education

Prerequisites

• EDUC 2301 Educational Research Methods or equivalent methods module, relevant to the dissertation topic, from another department.

Corequisites

• <None>

Excluded Combination of Modules

• <None>

Aims

• For students to undertake an extended, independent piece of work drawing on and illuminating the theory of Education in the context of their selected discipline.
• To provide students the opportunity to engage critically with research in relation to the subject and to engage with that subject at a deep and meaningful level.

Content

• Dissertation on a substantial topic in the field of Education and their additional discipline in a topic defined chosen by the student but which is subject to departmental approval.

Learning Outcomes

• On completion the student will demonstrate that s/he: has a clear 'map' of the integration of both disciplines to demonstrate that they.
• have the ability to carry out research (literature based, empirical or a combination of both) under supervision.
• are able to articulate what distinguishes education with their chosen discipline of study.
• are able to articulate many of the approaches and topics characteristic of the context of education within their discipline.
• has a clear understanding of key Education terms, methods and techniques.
• can apply the above to the description and analysis of a substantial topic.

• Plan and devise a programme of work applicable to investigating the issue or chosen problem.
• Survey and utilise literature relevant to the problem or issue and the programme of work.
• Interpret and criticise relevant texts.
• Evaluate arguments and evidence.
• Present theoretical and empirical material in a scholarly and readable manner.

• Clear and succinct expression in writing and discussion.
• Comprehension of complex ideas and theories.
• Use of reasoned evidence and argument to defend a case.
• Identification of appropriate sources of evidence and information.
• Clear and logical identification and solution of problems.
• Reflection on the experience of conducting an extended piece of research.

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

• Supervision, which monitors the development of the learning outcomes above, is appropriate to the writing of an independent study.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Drafts of Chapters monitored regularly.

■ 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