MFC5642 - Designing Practitioner Research

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Make a selection of research approaches and data gathering techniques.
Demonstrate capacity for reflection in the role of the worker / researcher.
Demonstrate links between the aims of the research, its methodology and the key work imperatives concerned with a view to making a contribution to his or her professional practice.
Demonstrate an understanding of established ethical considerations relevant to undertaking research as an insider in their immediate professional context.
Demonstrate the ability to present a written research proposal which is effectively organized and communicated to an academic audience and has potential benefit to their immediate work.

Content:

The aim of the module is to develop awareness of research and development issues in the work place; to reflect upon the position of the worker researcher and the ethical issues involved; to develop a work-based research project proposal.

The module covers an introduction to:
Research methodology and theoretical approaches
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Techniques of data collection
Ethics of workplace and work-based research
Designing, conducting and justifying work-based research

Learning and Teaching Information:

Typically delivered on a blended learning basis with a combination of workshops, seminars and on-line support.

Workshops and seminars
Hours: 14
Intended Group Size: Upto 30

Tutorials
Hours: 12
Intended Group Size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 184

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Devon Page
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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