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Independent Study Module - EDU00013M

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  • Department: Education
  • Credit value: 60 credits
  • Credit level: M
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
  • Notes: This is an independent study module

Module will run

None

Module aims

To provide students with the knowledge and skills in educational research methods in order for them to complete an independent study

Module learning outcomes

Subject content

  • Nature of educational research
  • Research design
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Academic and graduate skills

  • Understanding and evaluating methods used in existing educational research
  • Construction of appropriate research design for any given research question
  • Selection of suitable methods of data collection and analysis
  • Ability to accurately and critically report research outcomes

Other learning outcomes (if applicable)

  • Practical experience of conducting small-scale educational research

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100.0

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100.0

Module feedback

Written feedback on assignment report sheet (within 6 weeks)

Indicative reading

Newby, P. (2009). Research methods for education. London: Longman.

Otherwise, as suggested on feeder modules and/or supervisors.


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