SEDM1013 - School-Based Research Applications

Objectives:

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

1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of recent constructivist theory and research findings pertinent to relevant subjects and/or areas of the curriculum.
2 The ability to select and use subject-specific constructivist theory to inform interpretation and analysis of the ways in which pupils make sense of, and often misconstrue what they are taught.
3 The ability to select and use subject-specific constructivist theory and research to inform medium and long-term planning.
4 The ability to select and use subject-specific constructivist theory and research to inform the development of learning materials, instructional strategies and assessment instruments

Content:

1. Review of the substance and practical implications of the four key principles of teaching and learning distilled from the How People Learn (H.P.L.) meta-analytic research study. These four principles set constructivist finding within a more general research context.
2. Application of H.P.L. key principles and recent constructivist research to issues of planning teaching, learning and assessment within single subjects.

Learning and Teaching Information:

All teaching will take place in mixed activity lectures, workshops and tutorials.

Lectures
Contact hours:2
Number of Groups: 1 group of up to 180

Workshops
Contact hours: 4
Number of Groups: Groups of 5-30

Tutorials
Contact hours: 8
Number of Groups: Group/individuals

Assessment: