Researching Learning and Education

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

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

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

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

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.

An introduction to and analysis of learner needs and approaches to study drawing on findings from across educational stages, for example, primary, secondary and adult learning, and with a view to improving outcomes for learners.

Study skills such as planning and preparation for assessment; researching and finding sources using a variety of different means; referencing and acknowledging sources of information; time management.

An introduction to different writing styles.

An introduction to a range of learning theories including social, behaviourist and cognitive. Recognition of individual differences and cultural variations of learners and learning. Application of learning theory to students' own experience of learning.

Developing critical skills in the identification and evaluation of different sources.

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.

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

https://www.citethemrightonline.com.

Textbooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summative

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

Referral

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

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.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External