Major Study in Education - DHD2245

Assessment 1: Written draft

Students conducting research as a part of their learning and assessment for this module are expected to do so in accordance with the British Educational Research Association’s ethical guidelines. Resources to support student compliance with the guidelines is available at the BERA website at the following URL: http://www.bera.ac.uk/ethics-and-educational-research-2/. Students will be asked when they submit work to indicate that they have read and complied with the guidelines.
Discussion of draft with tutor.

Written draft

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Students will submit an assignment of approximately 10,000 words on research into their selected topic

Written Assignment

<p>The student is required to undertake a substantial piece of work on a topic agreed between the student and tutor. The study is intended to enable students to specialise or focus on an aspect of education, which is of particular interest and or relevance to their practice, and reflects the range of their degree studies. Your coursework for this module will consist of a dissertation which may be literary (an in-depth study of theories, texts, themes), empirical, based on the design, development and evaluation of an enterprise or resource or a combination which has been negotiated with the tutor.</p>

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DHD2245 - Major Study in Education

Major Study in Education

Critically interprets, analyses and evaluates own findings.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of research methodology/investigation appropriate to the topic selected.

Uses suitable research methods to collect, analyse and represent research findings.

Critically evaluates literature related to the topic.

Demonstrates a systematic and detailed understanding of an aspect of education.

Synthesises their findings with existing knowledge and understanding of the topic to justify standpoints and make recommendations.