PED7013 - Applying Critical Thinking

Objectives:

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

Demonstrate a critical engagement with research into primary education
Develop an area of personal interest in primary education
Demonstrate an understanding of a range of research traditions and their application to the primary classroom
Carry out an action-research small scale project focusing on an area of personal interest and practice
Analyse data from project outcomes
Use data analysis to form logical conclusions regarding their own professional practice

Content:

In this module students will:
• Receive input on how to carry out action research, analyse data and draw appropriate conclusions
Most of the module involves the practical research stage which will be supported by online tutorials, one to one tutorials with module tutor and online support materials. Students will be encouraged to share their research journey with others in the group as it progresses via the VLE.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures, seminars, online forum and support materials

Lectures and seminars
Contact hours: 6

Online tutorial support
Contact hours: 30

One to one tutorials
Number: 3
Self-directed study (‘GIS’)
Hours: 161

Further details relating to assessment
This assessment will take place after the first term of the student’s NQT year

Assessment: