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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Research Project - The Learning Organisation
Module Code	ES327
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Carmel Mulcahy Semester 2: Carmel Mulcahy Autumn: Carmel Mulcahy
Module Teacher	Justin Rami
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to enable students to introduce and implement a research project through their proposed professional practice. It will also provide students with experience in designing a prototype of research methodologies and skills for facilitating reflective experiential learning in an education and/or training context.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse the role and function of research methodologies relevant to the student's research project.
2. Write a research proposal
3. Apply key concepts, theories and techniques related to the use of research tools necessary for a research project.
4. Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative data collection tools in terms of their relevance to their own research project
5. Implement a research project within an education and/or training workplace context.
6. Initiate and evaluate the benefits of experiential learning in the workplace through the research theory and practice.
7. Demonstrate the ability to write a research report using academic conventions, skills and techniques.
8. Critically evaluate the benefits of experiential learning together with the benefits of conducting academic research in a work-based practice
9. Summarise and evaluate the benefits of personal reflection related to the theoretical and practical applications of implementing a research project in a work-based practice

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	45	No Description
Assignment	125	No Description
Group work	75	No Description
Library	100	No Description
Tutorial	30	No Description
Total Workload: 375

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

The module will examine the following in relation to the development of reflective experiential learning in the workplace.
The theoretical underpinnings of experiential learning.

Learning styles and the relation between theory, practice and reflection in learning.
Key issues in relation to experiential learning as a means of acquiring professional education and training for both individuals and organisations.

The role of the training/education practitioner as both provider and change agent within their own context.
The nature of reflective experiential learning in one's workplace.

The development of strategies to facilitate reflective experiential learning.
The design of tools to facilitate reflective experiential learning.

The implementation of prototype methodologies and tools to facilitate reflective experiential learning.
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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	n/a	90%	n/a
Oral presentations	Research Proposal	10%	n/a

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

Aspinall, K: 0, Essential:Aspinall, K,.Simkins, T. Wilkinson, J.F. and McAuley, M.J. (1992) Managing Evaluation in Education: a development approach. London: RoutledgeBell, J. (1987) Doing Your Research Project: a Guide for FirstTime Researchers in Education and Social S,

Other Resources

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