EA2S020 - Researching with Children and Young People 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EA2S020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Researching with Children and Young People | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Philippa Watkins | ||
| Module Team: | Philippa Watkins, Lise Jacobsen, Alun Prosser | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100654 - child care | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To examine a range of research methods which can used when researching with children and young people
To explore the ethical implications of research with children and young people
To develop an understanding of research design and implementation
Content Summary
Why research with children and young people is different?
Research on or research with children and young people
Research paradigms
Ethics:
Consent, informed consent, assent
Confidentiality
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Using quantitative research methods with children and young people
Using qualitative research methods with children and young people
Multimodal methods
Visual methodologies
Research involving the observation of children and families
Validity and reliability
Methods of analysis
Preparing a research proposal – question, statement or hypothesis.
Designing and planning a research study
Conducting a literature review.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Project supervision | 2 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Students will review literature that is relevant to their field, critically reflecting on and evaluating its relevance and credibility. |
| LO2 | Students will be able to identify research aims, questions, methodology and methods and plan a research project that is ethically and methodologically coherent. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A Research proposal outlining their area for research at level 6 | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |