Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8013
Title: Research Dissertation in ECEC
Long Title: Research Dissertation in ECEC
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module facilitates students to design, conduct, collate and present an independent piece of research relating to the field of Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) with supervisory support and learning resources on the VLE.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply relevant and appropriate research theory to the field of ECEC.
LO2 Employ a code of research ethics specific to the ECEC field throughout their research process.
LO3 Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data analysis processes and their respective role in interrogating data collected.
LO4 Apply guidance and feedback from supervisory support to work independently.
LO5 Compile a dissertation relating to the field of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC).
LO6 Orally present research findings and recommendations using visual aids.
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
Supervision
Small group supervisory sessions at which dissertation planning is discussed with peers and supervisor: research breakdown; data collection methods, progress reports and feedback.
Active Learning - making use of resources on VLE
Dissertation presentation; academic protocols; presentation skills guidance, sample dissertations, podcasts, live sessions on managing the dissertation and preparing for the presentation
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 90
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Dissertation
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
Oral Presentation
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

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervisory meetings. Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Learning Non Contact Activities on VLE Twice per semester 0.27 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 12.73 12.7299995422363
Total Hours 15.73
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervisory meetings. Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Learning Non Contact Activities on VLE Twice per semester 0.27 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent study Every Week 12.73 12.7299995422363
Total Hours 15.73
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Creswell, J.W.. (2014), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th. Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781452226101].
  • Hickey-Moody, A.. (2021), Arts-Based Methods for Research with Children, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 978-3-030-680].
  • O'Reilly, M., Ronzoni, P. and Dogra, N.. (2013), Research With Children: Theory and practice, 1. Sage, London, p.295, [ISBN: 9781446208489].
  • Punch, K.F. & Oancea. (2014), Introduction to Research Methods in Education, 2nd. Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781446260746].
  • Richards, S., Clark, J., Boggis, A.. (2015), Ethical Research with Children, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 978-1-137-351].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Moran, L.. (2021), Narrating Childhood with Children and Young People, 1. Palgrave, [ISBN: 9783030556471].
  • Roberts-Homes. (2018), Doing Your Early Years Research Project, 4. Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781526424259].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • British Educational Research Association (BERA). (2011), Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research,
    http://www.bera.ac.uk
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2012), Guidance for developing ethical research projects involving children,
    http://www.dcya.ie
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HECEC_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care 2 Mandatory