Module EFPM327 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM327: Independent Study
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
The principal aim of this module is to enable you to develop a stronger understanding of a specific issue relevant to Education.
Specifically, the module aims to:
- enable you to develop your understanding of a specific issue in Education
- develop your knowledge in a particular field and the pedagogical implications of a specific issue
- support your ability to explore a specific issue in an appropriate academic manner
- develop your ability to plan, analyse and evaluate academic and practice oriented resource material
- enable you to communicate and disseminate the results of your investigation
- support your ability to manage your time and to work independently
- develop your ability to write in an academic way about a specific issue
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate systematic understanding of a specific educational issue 2. demonstrate your knowledge of a particular educational issue and its pedagogical implications 3. demonstrate critical awareness of a particular educational issue |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. critically evaluate academic and other resource material 5. synthesise material relevant to a specific educational topic 6. present data and findings in a form appropriate for educational contexts |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. manage your own learning and show the independence required for masters level work 8. demonstrate effective communication by expressing ideas and opinions, with confidence and clarity, to a variety of audiences for a variety of purposes 9. think creatively about the main features of a given problem and develop strategies for its resolution |
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
Reading will depend on the topic chosen. Below are some generic texts on writing and studying at Masters level:
Brandt, C. (2009) Read, Research and Write. London: Sage.
Poulson, L. & Wallace, M. (2004) Learning to Read Critically in Teaching and Learning. London: Sage.
Ridley, D. (2012) The Literature Review: A Step-By-Step Guide for Students. London: Sage.
Wallace, M. and Wray, A. (2016) Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduate Students. London: Sage.
Wyse, D. (2007) The Good Writing Guide for Education Students. 2nd ed. London: Sage.