Module Details

Module Code: EDUC9048
Title: Publishing Pract. Research
Long Title: Publishing Pract. Research
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of the module Publishing Practitioner Research is to support staff in writing about and publishing practitioner-focused research in teaching and learning. Through the use of case-studies, the module will explore and examine features of high quality research articles. Particular foci will include article structure and writing, commonly used research methods and typical sources of evidence that are used.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically review the literature on an area of research and produce a concise synthesis of that literature
LO2 Select and apply appropriate data gathering techniques
LO3 Articulate, evidence and defend a contribution to knowledge
LO4 Accurately cite, reference and use the literature to support an academic arguement
LO5 Write an academic paper for a specific teaching and learning conference that adheres to the publishing requirements of that conference
LO6 Critically reflect on their role as researcher-practitioner
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
SoTL
Scholarship of teaching and learning, relationship between teaching and research; types of practitioner scholarship including personal accounts of change, recommended practice reports, recommended content reports and personal narratives. Experience and objectivity. Characteristics of high quality practitioner-based research, examples of high quality publications, publication process
Literature Review
Purposes of a literature review, scope of a review for a conference paper, organising the literature review, critiquing the literature, educational databases, tools to support the organisation of the literature review
Research Methods
quantitative versus qualitative research, action research, characteristics of good student questionnaires, interviews and focus groups, collecting data, analysing data
Writing
Characteristics of good academic writing, characteristics of an academic argument
Referencing
Referencing in educational research, plagiarism, using references to support an academic argument, referencing styles, citation, tools to support the referencing process
Writing a conference paper
Planning and preparation, developing a working title and selecting a conference/journal, position proposal relative to prior work, structure of a research paper, nature of good abstracts, how to write an introduction and conclusion, drafting and re-drafting, common reasons why papers are rejected, reviewing publication requirements, peer-review process, addressing peer-reviews, finalising and submitting the paper
Reflexivity
Objectivity and bias in scholarship of teaching and learning, insider research and dealing with "insider" issues and their role as researcher-practitioner. Developing reflexivity.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Produce a draft of an academic paper (3,000 words) disseminating practitioner research that is appropriate for a Teaching and Learning Conference. This will be peer-reviewed and self-assessed against a rubric
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Produce a final version of an academic paper (3,000 words) disseminating practitioner research that is appropriate for a Teaching and Learning Conference. This will be self-assessed against a rubric
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Interactive lectures examining the main content areas Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Review additional resources on LMS, plan paper, collect and analyse evidence, draft paper, participate in peer-review process, re-draft and prepare final submission Every Week 13.00 13
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cathy Bishop-Clark & Beth Dietz-Uhler. (2012), Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: A Guide to the Process, and How to Develop a Project from Start to Finish, 1st. Stylus Publishing, p.160, [ISBN: 1579224717].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Maryellen Weimer. (2006), Enhancing Scholarly Work on Teaching and Learning: Professional Literature that Makes a Difference, 1st. Jossey-Bass, p.272, [ISBN: 1119132053].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HTLHE_9 Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2 Group Elective 1
CR_HTCHL_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education 2 Group Elective 1