ED2S043 - Introduction to Research 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED2S043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Research | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Claire Pescott | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy-Lee Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100463 - early years education | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of research design and implementation
To examine a range of research methods which can used when researching with children
To explore the ethical implications of research with children
Content Summary
What is research and why should it be conducted with children?
Children as social agents and experts in their own lives
Importance of research with rather than research on children
Research design – positivism versus interpretivism
Ethics: historical examples, consent, informed consent, assent, confidentiality, child protection and safeguarding
Using qualitative research methods with children
Using quantitative methods with children
Triangulation of research methods
Validity and reliability
Preparing a research proposal – aim and three specific research questions
Designing and planning a research study
Conducting a review of literature
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify an area of study with regard to researching with children and justify this choice |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of research methods and ethics and their suitability for use with children |
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 | Research proposal | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |