Researching Learning and Education

Module overview

This module aims to prepare you for the rest of the programme and so it is intended that you will develop study skills that will support you in concurrent and subsequent modules. You can expect to develop your knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the interaction between learning, learning theory and learning contexts. It will give you opportunities to articulate your own approaches to learning and consider the range of ways in which learners and teachers can influence this process. You will be encouraged to be critical and analytical.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Critically evaluate sources assessing their relevance and strength.
Find, select, apply and appropriately reference a range of relevant sources including journals and other published literature.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Organise an effective work pattern including working to deadlines.
Organise and articulate opinions and arguments in writing.
Articulate your own approaches to learning.
Recognise and apply styles and genres appropriate for different audiences.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The complexity of the interaction between learning theory and learning contexts, and the range of ways in which learners and teachers can influence the learning process.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

You will be expected to engage in 'active' learning through participation in seminar groups; group and class discussion; posing and responding to questions. In addition, you will be expected to actively engage with on-line resources available on Blackboard or elsewhere.

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	28
Independent Study	122
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

https://www.citethemrightonline.com.

Textbooks

Westrup, R. and Barrow, C (2018). Writing Skills for Education Students. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

Cottrell, S (2019). The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

Eales-Reynolds, L-J., Judge, B., McCreery, E. and Jones, P (2013). Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students.. London: Sage.

Williams, K (2014). Getting Critical. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

Bartlett, S. and Burton, A. (2020). Introduction to Education Studies. London: Sage.

Schunk, D (2019). Learning Theories: An Educational Perspective. London: Pearson.

Williams, K. and Carroll, J (2017). Referencing & Understanding Plagiarism. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	70%
Writing	30%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Writing	30%
Essay	70%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External