Regular supervisory meetings with Principal Supervisor and Second Supervisor. Oral/Written formative feedback from supervisors on draft chapters, research tool design, data analysis, etc. Presentations at research seminars and conferences. Discussion with EdD peers. Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided.

Supervisory support will be available via, for example, MS Teams, Blackboard Collaborate, telephone, in person, through scheduled appointments.

1.Recognise and identify a significant research question or aim which will make an original contribution to knowledge or the advancement of professional practice in education.
Communication.

2.Research and present a critical review of a body of appropriate literature in a way that contextualises and informs your study.
Analysis.

3.Conduct with a high degree of autonomy an appropriate research project or enquiry that shows originality and professional relevance as well as ethical and technical research issues.
Enquiry, Application, Problem solving.

4.Analyse and present your research data in an appropriate manner.
Learning, Analysis.

5.Derive conclusions and professional recommendations based on theoretical and data analysis as appropriate for the nature of the investigation.
Reflection.

6.Report and critically appraise your own and others’ work in a way that makes an original contribution to an established body of knowledge and demonstrates relevance to the development of an area of education policy and/or practice.
Knowledge and understanding.

- University Library resources for a range of relevant texts, e-books and academic journals
- MS Teams may be used for supervision meetings
- Access to academic study skills support
- Access to subject librarians

Texts will be specific to the area of investigation. In addition, these general texts may be useful:

Burnell, I. and Roffey-Barentsen, J. (Eds.) (2020) Completing your EdD: The Essential Guide to the Doctor of Education.
Evans, D., Gruba, P. and Zobel, J. (2020) How to Write a Better Thesis, 3rd Edn. Berlin: Springer.

You will carry out an investigation that makes an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of education practice. You will implement the approved research project design, but also, in consultation with your supervisors, be prepared to extend and adjust this.

Submission of thesis comprising circa 50,000 words which is approved by the Principal Supervisor and which must be in accordance with the regulations for the programme. A viva comprising an oral examination of the thesis by external and internal examiners by at least one external examiner and one internal examiner, and the existing University procedures for professional doctorates.

Assesses LOs 1-6.

You will carry out an investigation that makes an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen area of education practice. You will implement the approved research project design, but also, in consultation with your supervisors, be prepared to extend and adjust this.

The thesis research can be qualitative, qualitative or a mixed methodology The thesis will typically comprise: an abstract, introduction, literature review, research design and methodology, findings/results, discussion and conclusion.