Module Descriptors
ACTION RESEARCH
EDUC50408
Key Facts
Institute of Education
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Lynnette Machin
Email: L.B.Machin@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PROJECT PROPOSAL weighted at 25%
- PROJECT weighted at 50%
- ACTION PLAN weighted at 25%
- JOURNAL weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to engage in a small scale action research project. The content of the project will be determined by the selection of the topic to be studied and the framing of the research questions.
The choice of topic and research questions will be guided by the module tutor in response to your identification of issues relevant to your current practice working with learners with cognitive learning difficulties. The final choice of research question and dissertation title must be approved by the module tutor.
Taught sessions will focus on action research methods and methodology including research ethics. Topics studied include: quantitative and qualitative methods; presenting and analysing data and research ethics. Group tutorials will focus on the processes of undertaking an individual study and writing a report. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences in group tutorials in relation to defining a topic or theme; establishing a line of enquiry; reviewing the literature; collating, sequencing and analysing relevant material; engaging in critical reflection; problems involved in the process.
The choice of topic and research questions will be guided by the module tutor in response to your identification of issues relevant to your current practice working with learners with cognitive learning difficulties. The final choice of research question and dissertation title must be approved by the module tutor.
Taught sessions will focus on action research methods and methodology including research ethics. Topics studied include: quantitative and qualitative methods; presenting and analysing data and research ethics. Group tutorials will focus on the processes of undertaking an individual study and writing a report. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences in group tutorials in relation to defining a topic or theme; establishing a line of enquiry; reviewing the literature; collating, sequencing and analysing relevant material; engaging in critical reflection; problems involved in the process.
Module Resources
Blackboard, Moodle
Module Texts
Bell, J. (2005) Doing Your Research Project, Buckingham, Open University Press
Cohen, L. Manion, L And Morrison, K. (2000) Research Methods In Education, London,
Durrant, J. And Holden, G. (2005) Teachers Leading Change: Doing Research For School Improvement, London, Sage
Lankshear, C Knobel M. (2004) A Handbook for Teacher Research, Buckingham, Open University Press
Jameson, J. And Hillier, Y (2003) Researching Post-Compulsory Education (Continuum Research Methods Series.) London, Continuum
Cohen, L. Manion, L And Morrison, K. (2000) Research Methods In Education, London,
Durrant, J. And Holden, G. (2005) Teachers Leading Change: Doing Research For School Improvement, London, Sage
Lankshear, C Knobel M. (2004) A Handbook for Teacher Research, Buckingham, Open University Press
Jameson, J. And Hillier, Y (2003) Researching Post-Compulsory Education (Continuum Research Methods Series.) London, Continuum
Module Learning Strategies
During this module you will participate in a range of teaching and learning strategies, for example:
Discussions, individual and group tasks, tutor presentations, workshop activities, reading and research, demonstration of own
practice, reflection and self assessment.
Discussions, individual and group tasks, tutor presentations, workshop activities, reading and research, demonstration of own
practice, reflection and self assessment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Proposal for action research project. The title and project plan has to be approved by the module tutor. (Assessing LOs 1, 2 and 3) 500 words weighting 25%
A, small scale, action research project related to working with learners with learning difficulties in the lifelong learning sector. (Assessing LOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) 1,500 words weighting 50%
Lesson observation, evaluation and action plan (500 words) 25% (Assessing LO 2)
Appendices as appropriate 0%
All assessment tasks must be passed
A, small scale, action research project related to working with learners with learning difficulties in the lifelong learning sector. (Assessing LOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) 1,500 words weighting 50%
Lesson observation, evaluation and action plan (500 words) 25% (Assessing LO 2)
Appendices as appropriate 0%
All assessment tasks must be passed