Module Descriptors
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH METHODS IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
MECH70525
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Wayman
Email: C.J.Wayman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 288
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 50%
- REPORT -SECOND REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Supervisor, regional tutor, library, computing facilities, Internet. In some cases access to experts and production facilities in school or at the University.
Module Texts
Project Management in Practice, Mantel, S., Meredith, J., Shafer, S. and Sutton, M, Wiley (2005), ISBN 0 471 22965 2
Action Research for Educational Change, John Elliott, Open University Press (1991), ISBN 0 335 09689 1
The Art of Action Research in the Classroom, Christine Macintyre, David Fulton (2000), ISBN 85346 701 4
Action Research for Educational Change, John Elliott, Open University Press (1991), ISBN 0 335 09689 1
The Art of Action Research in the Classroom, Christine Macintyre, David Fulton (2000), ISBN 85346 701 4
Module Learning Strategies
- Directed reading and learning, possibly supplemented by attendance at a seminar.
- Information gathering (through Internet, books, technical articles, company literature, product specifications etc.)
- Discussions with experts in school, at University and through various teacher networks.
- Use of existing software packages (business, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc.)
- Report writing (feedback will be given on request on draft material)
- Information gathering (through Internet, books, technical articles, company literature, product specifications etc.)
- Discussions with experts in school, at University and through various teacher networks.
- Use of existing software packages (business, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc.)
- Report writing (feedback will be given on request on draft material)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assessed through the content of submitted reports -
(i) Project management methods review report (3000 words) (50%)
(assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 4 and 5)
(ii) Research techniques report and action research plan (3000 words) (50%)
(assessing learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5)
Satisfactory performance is required in both elements of assessment to pass this module.
A detailed mark scheme is available in the Assessment Form for Module 1.
(i) Project management methods review report (3000 words) (50%)
(assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 4 and 5)
(ii) Research techniques report and action research plan (3000 words) (50%)
(assessing learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5)
Satisfactory performance is required in both elements of assessment to pass this module.
A detailed mark scheme is available in the Assessment Form for Module 1.
Module Indicative Content
- Introduction to a range of project management techniques, which will enable the teacher to manage complex educational and technical projects successfully.
- Application of a range of project management techniques to help formulate a comprehensive work plan for the teacher?s entire course.
- Introduction to a range of research techniques and principles including action research
- Oral, written and IT-based presentation skills through training by self-managed study
- Use of oral, written, and electronic communication to find information and to explain, appraise, debate, and present complex issues in an educational context relating to (i) project management techniques and (ii) the technical literature within the various fields of study.
- Application of a range of project management techniques to help formulate a comprehensive work plan for the teacher?s entire course.
- Introduction to a range of research techniques and principles including action research
- Oral, written and IT-based presentation skills through training by self-managed study
- Use of oral, written, and electronic communication to find information and to explain, appraise, debate, and present complex issues in an educational context relating to (i) project management techniques and (ii) the technical literature within the various fields of study.