Inquiring into Educational Experience (SWIFT)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4326 | Education | 4 | 20 | Summer UK |
- Code
- EDUC4326
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
In this final module of the course, students plan and undertake a small-scale inquiry in their own schools. The outcome will be a study (or equivalent presentation) which reports and reflects upon the design, implementation and findings of the project. In preparation for the research and data-generation processes, the module considers methodological principles and ethical considerations of practitioner research. Guidance is also offered on the planning, undertaking and presentation of the study itself.
Target Students
Only available for Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (SWIFT) students.
Classes
This module will be delivered in a variety of ways which may include lectures, seminars, etc
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 4,000 word written assignment.
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The aims of the module are to:• engage with ideas of education for social justice and investigate strategies to promote social justice in and through teaching;• develop expertise in classroom based research methodology;• promote personal reflection and professional learning;• make appropriate use of professional and academic literature;• demonstrate reflective capacity through the medium of a narrative presentation or written assignment.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
• Understanding of principles of research methodology in practitioner inquiry, including ethical principles
• In-depth appreciation of an aspect of social justice in education
• In-depth understanding of the role of practitioner inquiry and its capacity to effect change
• Understanding of the practices and processes of generating knowledge about educational issues and professional practice
Intellectual Skills
• The ability to synthesise ideas drawn from research and a range of academic and professional literature
• The ability to inquire into and critique a particular educational issue
Professional and practical skills
• The ability to reflect critically, analytically and ethically on educational inquiry and on educational issues
• Detailed appreciation of a specific area of educational research and discourse
• The ability to interpret learning situations
Transferable (key) skills
• Inquiry based skills including the production, analysis and interpretation of educational research data within an ethical framework
• Critical appreciation of professional beliefs and practices
• Skills of project management