ED3S015 - Practice-based Research - Practice-based Action Research 21 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED3S015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Practice-based Research - Practice-based Action Research | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Post Compulsory Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Post Compulsory Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Alison Straker | ||
| Module Team: | Jodie Rees, Holly Donohoe, Phill Jones, Alexandra Clarke, Sara Davies, Michael Holley, Mandy Evans, Jodene Jenkinson, Leigh Webber, Matt Eggerton, Tracey Dobbs, Alison Straker, Sophie Meace-Williams | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100454 - adult education | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
• To extend critical reflection and analysis of own classroom practice, in order to identify and address a meaningful area for development
• To extend critical understanding of how theory relates to practice in an identified area for professional development
• To extend understanding and practice in research design and ethics, by designing a professionally meaningful small-scale action research project
• To develop professional communication skills and critical thinking by gathering and analysing qualitative data from a range of sources e.g. discussions with learners, interviewing colleagues
• To extend professional communication skills and digital literacies through the critical discussion of research-in-progress using videocast, podcast or other appropriate media
Content Summary
Participants design a small-scale, qualitative action research project to investigate and address an area of their classroom practice which they have identified as an area of concern. The taught content of the module will help participants to engage with ethical research methods and to develop their understanding of pedagogic theory in practice e.g.
• identifying a key area of concern in own practice (e.g. motivation, differentiation, assessment for learning)
• extending theoretical and pedagogic understanding in chosen research area
• recognising how reflective practice can develop into an action research cycle
• research ethics and your project
• learning from your learners: supportive and participatory interview and other data-gathering practices
• identifying and gathering evidence from learning and teaching events
• undertaking qualitative data analysis
There is also an emphasis on supporting the research process within taught sessions, and group and individual tutorials are crucial to help participants review and develop their projects.
This module embeds the following cross-cutting themes:
• Professional and ethical standards
• Supporting the teaching and research nexus
• Developing literacies for learning and professional life
• Authentic and socially-situated learning
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 55 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critically-informed, ethical and learner-centred approach to practice-based research. |
| LO2 | Design and implement effective and critically-informed interventions to address identified concerns and critically evaluate own practice using credible and convincing sources of data. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Present an aspect of your action research in progress, using appropriate and innovative media (e.g. podcast, videocast) and including plans for evaluation of your project A written report of all stages of your action research, with appended data as appropriate | 0 | N/A | 85 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | A detailed research protocol including ethics considerations | 0 | 900 | 15 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |