Dissertation (Teaching and Learning) - DMX2034

Assessment 1: Written draft

Students are required to submit a research proposal of not more than 500 words. Submission of partial draft of work which will be discussed with the supervisor.

Written draft

Assessment 1: Dissertation/Thesis/Design Thesis (Written)

You will be assessed on the basis of the dissertation.  In this assignment you will demonstrate the ability to carry out a research study related to a current work-related problem or contemporary issue. The topic must be clearly relevant to the title of the MA Education (Teaching and Learning) route that you are studying. The research study should incorporate evidence of critical engagement with relevant theory and a high level of evaluation, analysis and synthesis.

Dissertation/Thesis/Design Thesis (Written)

<p>This module will help you design and develop a piece of individual research into a current work-related or contemporary issue or problem that is related to teaching and learning. You will select and explain an appropriate research design, which can include action research, and techniques and you will interpret and evaluate the findings and report them in such a way as to encourage dissemination.</p>

School of Education and Professional Development

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DMX2034 - Dissertation (Teaching and Learning)

Dissertation (Teaching and Learning)

Critically evaluates how personal professional development emerging from the research contributes to the development of the profession and the understanding of teaching and learning.

Identifies an issue or problem of professional relevance within the area of teaching and learning.

Has in-depth knowledge of appropriate data analysis techniques.

Systematically plans, organises and implements the empirical research.

Critically understands the strengths and weaknesses of the chosen methodology and data collection methods.

Critically understands contextual theoretical and empirical research literature within the area of teaching and learning relevant to the focus of the dissertation.

Critically analyses and interprets data using appropriate analytical techniques.