ED3D005 - Researching in the Early Years 30 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED3D005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Researching in the Early Years | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Philippa Watkins | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Jones, Pavla Boulton, Amanda Thomas | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
Develop understanding of Early Childhood as an important and significant field of study
Explore historical, cultural and conceptual approaches to quality Early Years Education, recognising the importance of decolonising the curriculum
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the existing body of literature in a chosen research area.
Develop an evaluative approach to research design and the application of methodologies.
Evidence clear, critical understanding of ethics in research.
Content Summary
• Explore the history of Early Childhood Care and Education as a field of study
• Examine international policy and approaches to Early childhood.
• Discuss what is considered to be quality provision.
• Develop an understanding of research, what it is and why it should be conducted.
• Explore different approaches to research and understand the use of different methodologies
• Evidence understanding of ethics and ethical approaches to research from a historical, academic and cultural perspective.
• Explore and evaluate research design and how it frames a dissertation.
• Examine different methods of data collection and evaluate the best type for a particular piece of research.
• Develop critical reading and be able to formulate discussions and arguments from appropriate academic texts
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Project supervision | 6 |
| Independent Study | 250 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Summarise key aspects of a chosen area of Early Years study and evidence understanding of the academic context through choice of appropriate literature and theory |
| LO2 | Analyse a key area of Early Years study and produce a critical written response that demonstrates clear understanding of appropriate literature and theory. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Recorded presentation outlining dissertation topic | 15 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | Students will elect an area of study – either from titles given or one of their own choosing | 0 | 6000 | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |