PED6202 - Practitioner Enquiry

Objectives:

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

1. Select a range of relevant primary and secondary sources, including theoretical and research-based evidence, to extend their knowledge and understanding.
2. Use a range of evidence to formulate appropriate and justified ways forward and potential changes in practice.
3. Articulate their own approaches to learning and organise an effective work pattern including working to deadlines.
4. Process and synthesise empirical and theoretical data, to create new syntheses and to present and justify a chosen position having drawn on relevant theoretical perspectives.

Content:

This module enables students to carry out a small-scale investigation into an aspect of their own professional practice.

Students are supported in semester 1 with taught sessions that focus on basic principles and processes associated with practitioner enquiry – including ethical considerations. They will be guided to plan and carry out their study by a supervising tutor. There will be a focus on ‘taking responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development…’ (DfE / TDA Standard 8).

The module will address the following 2012 Teaching Standards 8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Learning and Teaching Information:

Taught sessions in semester 1 will include a variety of approaches to promote active and collaborative learning. Supervising tutors will support students through semesters 1 and 2. Learning will also be supported by resources in CLARCS packs and the VLE.

Lectures, workshops Contact hours: 10
Intended Group size: 40

Seminars, Tutorials
Contact hours: 10
Intended Group size: 10-12

Assessment: