Module Descriptors
TEACHING RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS
PSYC70285
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 270
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 50%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered entirely through Blackboard, as it is a component of a Distance Learning award. Teaching materials and activities will be available through the VLE, and students will engage in peer learning and interaction with each other through Blackboard discussion facilities. Tutor support will be available through telephone and email, in addition to discussion via Blackboard.
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students with a grounding in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including experimental design, and also in data analysis. These basic concepts will be applied to a short research project. In addition, students will develop information search and reflective practice skills. They will explore educational theory, and will apply the knowledge and skills acquired in this module to develop effective teaching practice and resources for teaching research methods and statistics to AS/A level Psychology students.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative assessment
1. Carry out a short research project and write this up as a Project Report (50%; 2000 word report; maps to LO1 and LO2)
2. Preparation of teaching resources and reflection on their use in the classroom (50%; 1000 word reflection; teaching resources will vary; maps to LO3, LO4, LO5).
Formative assessment
Activities will be provided through Blackboard to enhance students? skills and help them to prepare for both of the summative assessments. These will include experimental design exercises, data analysis exercises, and a reflective writing exercise. Students will be able to discuss theoretical issues relating to the assessments with each other and staff via Blackboard.
1. Carry out a short research project and write this up as a Project Report (50%; 2000 word report; maps to LO1 and LO2)
2. Preparation of teaching resources and reflection on their use in the classroom (50%; 1000 word reflection; teaching resources will vary; maps to LO3, LO4, LO5).
Formative assessment
Activities will be provided through Blackboard to enhance students? skills and help them to prepare for both of the summative assessments. These will include experimental design exercises, data analysis exercises, and a reflective writing exercise. Students will be able to discuss theoretical issues relating to the assessments with each other and staff via Blackboard.
Module Resources
Access to Blackboard via the internet.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be able to teach AS/A level Psychology classes during the module.
Module Texts
The majority of resources will be available from specified online sources. Useful additional reading may include:
Coolican, H. (2004). Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. 4th Edition. London, Hodder and Stoughton.
Forshaw, M. (2007). Easy Statistics in Psychology: A BPS Guide. Oxford: BPS Blackwell.
Harris, P. (2002). Designing and Reporting Experiments in Psychology. 2nd Edition. Buckingham, Open University Press.
Langdridge, D. (2004). Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology. London, Pearson.
Coolican, H. (2004). Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. 4th Edition. London, Hodder and Stoughton.
Forshaw, M. (2007). Easy Statistics in Psychology: A BPS Guide. Oxford: BPS Blackwell.
Harris, P. (2002). Designing and Reporting Experiments in Psychology. 2nd Edition. Buckingham, Open University Press.
Langdridge, D. (2004). Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology. London, Pearson.