Educational Research

The Educational Research module (PGES11001) is shared by a number of UWS School of Education and Social Sciences, Division of Education programmes including the MEd Education Studies and the MEd TESOL.  The module aims to introduce students to key principles of educational research as a means of preparing them for a small-scale study on a topic of professional interest that is aligned with the students’ specialism. 

The module introduces students to research paradigms, examines the role of the literature review in research, covers ethics, and considers key features of research design.  Central to the module is consideration and analysis of academic journal articles reporting educational research.  Students are supported in applying their learning to develop a research proposal for a small scale study.

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical awareness of recently published research and other relevant academic literature on a topic of interest that is aligned with the students’ specialism.
• Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise the findings of recently published research and insights from relevant academic literature on a topic of interest that is aligned with the students’ specialism.
• Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of key principles of educational research.
• Apply key principles of educational research to develop a proposal for a small scale research project on a topic of interest that is aligned with the students’ specialism.
• Present reasoned arguments and express ideas concisely in a clear, coherent style that follows closely the UWS academic writing and referencing guidance.

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

 

Delivery 

This module is delivered on a Distance Learning basis.  Students will undertake self-directed learning, accessing course content and resources via our virtual learning environment.  Students will be supported by a dedicated lecturing team; there will be no scheduled sessions.

There will be a one-week online orientation period starting 13th January 2025. Thereafter, teaching will commence 20th January - 17th March with the assessment deadline on April 14th.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Lisa McAuliffe.

 

Funding 

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some individuals.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.

 

MEd Education Studies

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our MEd Education Studies.

Our MEd Education Studies is offered as a part-time, fully online programme taught over 3-6 years. It offers existing education practitioners the opportunity to study Education at Masters level where you can apply your learning to your professional context.

This Masters framework is focused on preparing students to make a difference in their professional educational/training setting and beyond. Teaching and learning is underpinned by cutting edge research, informed by a national and global perspective.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

• Autism Spectrum 
• Critical Issues Across Education 
• Dyslexia 
• Early Language and Cognition 
• Educational Research 
• Expressive Arts Practice 
• Inclusive Practice 
• Leadership – ‘School’ Improvement 
• Leadership – Working with Teams 
• Mental Health in Education 
• Participation and Children's Rights 
• Stress Management in Education 

You can exit with a generic award of MEd Education Studies or you can complete one of the named specialisms available:

• MEd Education Studies
• MEd Education Studies (Creativity)
• MEd Education Studies (Curriculum Enhancement)
• MEd Education Studies (Early Years)
• MEd Education Studies (Inclusion)
• MEd Education Studies (Leadership)
• MEd Education Studies (Mental Health and Education)

For further information, please contact ask@uws.ac.uk