G107938 - DT3: Dissertation 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | G107938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | DT3: Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Education, Early Years and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Secondary ITET and Widening Participation | ||
| Module Leader: | Andrew Harper | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2014 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100048 - design | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2021 |
Module Aims
To enable student teachers to implement and undertake research activities in a school based context.
To foster a capacity for self-directed work.
To use research as a tool for informing future learning and teaching.
Content Summary
Issues to be addressed will include:
• Deciding on the dissertation thesis title.
• Support in constructing the dissertation to the required format.
• Support and assistance with the use and application of Harvard referencing.
• Consideration and inclusion of an ethical consent form in the research project.
Examples of Dissertation topics
Dissertation topics will be identified which both provide academic and professional development at a level appropriate to an honours degree. Appropriate topics might include:
• An evaluation of the impact on the D & T curriculum of the changes in government policy over the last five years at KS3.
• A study of raising standards through classroom assessment in D & T at KS4.
• The impact of online interactive learning materials on quality of provision in D & T.
• Developing D & T cross-curricular provision with STEM.
• Improving standards in D & T through research and evidence-informed practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Independent Study | 320 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply a research strategy that is fit for purpose; |
| LO2 | Critically analyse data in relation to research objectives; |
| LO3 | Evaluate the findings of the data analysis; |
| LO4 | Reflect upon the significance of the findings in relation to learning and teaching. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Dissertation | The Dissertation will be 8,000 words (or equivalent) and student teachers will be expected to use ICT to present their study. | 0 | 8000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Dissertation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |