Practice-based Inquiry (D)

Code

EDUC4115

School

Education

Level

4

Credits

30

Semesters

Autumn UK, Spring UK

Summary

This module will develop or build upon candidates’ existing critical engagement with educational research. This is part of a focus on developing practitioners who understand the complexities of the research process in order to respond to the kinds of research evidence used in educational discourse, as well as to enable practitioners to plan and conduct practitioner inquiry within their current or future professional contexts. These processes will be achieved through:

•    examination of literature pertaining to the philosophical underpinnings of educational research;
•    conceptualising different kinds of practitioner inquiry relevant to work-based understanding and development (purposes, processes, contexts, dilemmas, outcomes);
•    examining a range of approaches to educational inquiry, with an emphasis on action research;
•    developing an inquiry into the candidates’ professional context.
 

Target Students

Available for MA Educational Leadership and Management (DL), MA Education Flexible, MA TEAP by Distance Learning, MA Special & Inclusion Education (wdl)and MA Education (flexible) Commonwealth Cohort and PG Cert in Mentoring & Coaching Teachers students.

Classes

This module is delivered digitally, with tutorial support included.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: 6,000 words or equivalent.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding 
On successful completion of the module, students will have knowledge and understanding of: 
 

the way that educational research can be used to inform practice

how to carry out practitioner inquiry in an educational context. 

Intellectual Skills 
On successful completion of the module, students will have intellectual skills in: 
 

examining critically literature and research data

applying relevant methodological approaches in seeking to develop practice

planning a practitioner inquiry in the workplace. 

Professional Practical Skills 
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 
 

participate in educational research practices designed to promote the development of themselves, their colleagues and the organisation. 

Transferable Skills 
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: 
 

develop their abilities in critical analysis, independent study skills, report writing and presentation

engage in independent reflection and inquiry. 

Conveners

• Philip Taylor