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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Developing a Research Perspective
Module Code	ES313
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Trudy Corrigan Semester 2: Trudy Corrigan Autumn: Trudy Corrigan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to research perspectives in the humanities and social science context, with a special focus on educational research. Through lectures, group work and independent study the students will develop a perspective on the nature and scope of differing research traditions and philosophies. This context and theory will enable them to begin to apply some of this knowledge in work based and case study situationsThe range of theories that are introduced are expected to be expanded upon by the students during independent learning periods. Furthermore the students will also conduct presentations within a group context in front of their peers towards the end of this module. Assessment will be through a written terminal examination

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a more informed perspective to bear on the reading and interpretation of research.
2. Analyse important recent research emerging in a particular area of education and training provision and in the wider area of the social sciences.
3. Describe the relationship between research and policy in practice in a professional context.
4. List and describe a range of research approaches particularly practitioner/constructivist approaches.
5. Describe a range of research designs.
6. Identify a range of research methodologies and instruments.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Various Lecture inputs from core staff and guest experts
Group work	40	Reseacrhing prescribed research themes for in-class presentation
Library	20	Using journal databases and library materialsto develop research skills
Examination	26	preparing for and conducting written exam
Independent learning time	15	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Theme 1. What is research?.
Theme 2 What are paradigms?.

Theme 3. Developing a research perspective.
Theme 4. The Philosophy and History of Research.

Theme 5. Qualitative and Quantitative Research.
Theme 6. Action Research.

Theme 7.Literature Review.
Theme 8 Reseach Methods,Research Tools and Instruments..

Theme 9: Data Gathering & Analysis.
Theme 10. Ethics in Research..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Bell, J: 1999, Essential: Bell, J. (1999) Doing your Research Project. 3rd Edition O.U. PressSilverman, D (ed) (1997) Qualitative Research: Theory, Methods and Practice. London: SageMayut, P. and Moorehouse,R. (1994) Beginning Qualitative Research: A Philosophic and Pra,
O'Leary, Z: 2004, The Essential Guide to Doing Research, Sage,
Bell,J: 1999, Doing your Research Project, 3rd Edition, O.U. Press,

Other Resources

None

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