School of Public Policy and Professional Practice  
 
 
EDU-30071 Independent Research Project - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Prof Farzana Shain    Room: CBA1.053, Tel:33118  
Teaching Team: Miss Tracy  Roberts, Mr Graeme  Easdown, Dr Sally  Findlow, Mr Robert Tweats, Dr Victoria Door, Mr Kevin Mattinson, Miss Jo-Anne  Watts, Dr John  Howlett, Dr Damian  Breen  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 30 Study Hours: 300  
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Programme/Approved Electives for

Educational Studies Dual Honours (Level 3)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Barred Combinations

None

Prerequisites

None

Description

The Independent Research Project or Dissertation is a negotiated piece of work of 8,000-10,000 words in length. There is no fixed prescription for this module. However, projects will be on an educational topic (broadly-defined). They will include explict discussion of theoretical frameworks, methods involved in the collection of data, and matters of analysis and interpretation.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.

http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/edu-30071/lists

Aims

to enable students to work independently, but with the support of a supervisor to produce a significant piece of research in a defined area at the forefront of educational studies.


Intended Learning Outcomes

Recognise, interpret and evaluate theories, concepts, research evidence and policy in a defined area at the forefront of educational studies will be achieved by assessments: 1
Design, undertake and evaluate an extended piece of research with due regard for the ethical issues posed by such research will be achieved by assessments: 1
Apply established theories and methods of inquiry to understanding and resolving new and unfamiliar problems in areas of current research activity will be achieved by assessments: 1
Assess the ethical issues that may arise in relation to educational research will be achieved by assessments: 1
Describe and make critical judgements about developments in areas of research and policy in education will be achieved by assessments: 1
Identify possible directions in which further empirical research and theoretical development might take place in areas of Educational studies will be achieved by assessments: 1
Identify and apply key priniciples across educational environments and contexts
will be achieved by assessments: 1


Study hours

13 contact hours (9 hours preparatory workshops; 4 hours one to one supervision)
287 hours independent study




Description of Module Assessment

01: Dissertation weighted 100%
extended written report of research 8-10,000 words



Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.