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EDM114: Independent Study in Education
Module code: EDM114
Module provider: Institute of Education
Credits: 20
Level: Postgraduate Masters
When you'll be taught: Double Presentation: Semester 1 / 2
Module convenor: Professor Catherine Tissot, email: c.tissot@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s):
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list: Yes
Last updated: 16 September 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
This module gives students the opportunity to work independently of taught content, critically investigating an aspect of teaching and learning in the academic literature, and evaluating practice in the light of this understanding. Any aspect of teaching and learning may be chosen, but it is expected that students can justify their choice with reference to topicality, their teaching/training environment’s needs or their own practice.
This is a library based assignment. Students will research their chosen topic showing an awareness of different views in the literature. They will be expected to use a clear framework to develop an argument and relate theory to practice in the Discussion with reference to their own context or experience. This will develop students’ awareness of the theoretical ideas and methodological strategies appropriate to their field of research, and develop analytical and critical writing skills.
The module aims to support students in their development of independent research skills: finding appropriate literature, reviewing it critically and analytically and writing at a high academic standard while providing the opportunity to acquire deeper knowledge in a field of study that is of interest to them.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Identify, organise and manage an achievable research idea
- Critically evaluate relevant literature to form the basis of the study
- Select and justify theoretical approaches
- Write an effectively organised paper with a cogent argument, demonstrating critical analysis of evidence to support judgements and using proper referencing conventions
- Apply the conventions of academic writing to devise and sustain a relevant, systematic argument
- Demonstrate independent study skills
Module content
- Initial group tutorial to define field of study, build a literature review and formulate key questions
- Asynchronous online presentations
- Independent study
- Further individual tutorials/feedback as research progresses
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
This an a-sychronous, independent study module which uses a mixture of live online tutorials, a- synchronous online self-study material, and 1-1 feedback on draft work.
This module is taught twice to two different cohorts of students - first in Semester 1 and then repeated in Semester 2. The 200 study hours are listed for the first iteration of teaching in Semester 1, and these same study hours are repeated for the second iteration of teaching in Semester 2
Study hours
At least 2 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
 Scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Lectures | |||
Seminars | |||
Tutorials | 4 | ||
Project Supervision | |||
Demonstrations | |||
Practical classes and workshops | |||
Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
Scheduled revision sessions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | |||
Fieldwork | |||
External visits | |||
Work-based learning | |||
 Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | 6 | ||
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
Feedback meetings with staff | 1 | ||
Other | |||
Other (details) | |||
 Placement and study abroad |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Placement | |||
Study abroad | |||
 Independent study hours |  Semester 1 |  Semester 2 | Ìý³§³Ü³¾³¾±ð°ù |
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Independent study hours | 189 |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 50% to pass this module.
Summative assessment
Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Plan for Essay 2 | 20 | 1,000 words | Semester 1, Teaching Week 6 or Semester 2, Teaching Week 7 | Note the submission date will be decided in line with overall course requirements. |
Written coursework assignment | Literature review | 80 | 3,000 words | Semester 1, Assessment Week 2 or Semester 2, Assessment Week 2 |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
Assessments with numerical marks
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
- the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
- where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
- where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
Planning for assessment- this is marked and discussed during our tutorials.
Reassessment
Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
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Written coursework assignment | Literature review (modified version of the original assessment) | 100 | 4,500 words | 1 calendar month after the results are posted to students | Note the submission date will be decided in line with overall course requirements. |
Additional costs
Item | Additional information | Cost |
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Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
Printing and binding | ||
Required textbooks | ||
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
Specialist equipment or materials | ||
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.