Module EFPM329 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM329: Preparing for TESOL Inquiry and Dissertation
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
The aims of this module are:
- To understand the purpose and uses of TESOL research in relations to theory development, policy formation and professional practice;
- To critically examine the available paradigms and modes of educational enquiry with a view to a research enquiry;
- To design an appropriate enquiry and select suitable methods for the enquiry and justify these in theoretical terms;
- To carry out a small scale enquiry within TESOL field at Master’s level;
- To interpret evidence and discuss its relevance to existing enquiry; and
- To develop a critical understanding of the ethical issues associated with educational enquiry.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront TESOL research and practice; 2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research; 3. demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in language teaching and learning, and related fields; 4. demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the student to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in TESOL; and to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. demonstrate awareness and ability to manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions; 6. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques/ methodologies applicable to their own work |
Personal and Key Skills | 7. demonstrate an ability to undertake research tasks competently with minimum guidance; 8. demonstrate the ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound 9. demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act 10. take responsibility for the direction and management of the research and its resolution. |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Research Proposal | 3000 words | 1-4, 5, 6 | Written formative feedback from supervisor |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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100 | 0 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Dissertation | 100 | 12000 words | 1-10 | Written feedback |
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Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Dissertation | Resubmission of Dissertation | 1-10 | Usually 6 weeks |