ET5604 Education & Researching

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on a PGT and PGR TESOL and PGT International Education distance learning programmes.

Planned timetable

Not applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Ms J E Taylorson

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Jennifer Taylorson

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Students will learn about different research methodologies and critically evaluate quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches. It will help students understand the features of a rigorous research question in English Language Teaching, as well as consider how to design, pilot and reflect on the effectiveness of different data collection instruments. Students will be taught, and given the opportunity to practice, different approaches to data analysis. The module will also include guidance and discussion on the different ethical considerations when conducting classroom based research, as well as the important stages in writing up the dissertation.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

N/A (distance learning)

Scheduled learning hours

29

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

125

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Evaluate a research study according to the standards of its methodology
  • Explain the merits of different approaches to research for a particular context
  • Apply research principles to specific situations
  • Justify the choice of data collection tools and procedures in practical and ethical terms