Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8034
Title: Montessori Dissertation
Long Title: Montessori Dissertation
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module enables students to design, conduct, collate and present an independent piece of research with reference to Montessori philosophy (children aged birth to12 yrs) with supervisory support.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compile a dissertation with reference to Montessori theory (birth to 12 Years).
LO2 Apply relevant ethical research principles including those that pertain to children.
LO3 Utilise feedback from supervisor mentoring sessions to work independently.
LO4 Synthesise findings from primary and secondary sources to form recommendations.
LO5 Orally present research processes and findings 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; research breakdown; progress reports and feedback.
Academic Writing and Resource Preparation
Guidance related to generic research design, data collection, data analysis, report writing, editing and referencing. Design and creation of visually engaging resources, representing the research process.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 90
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Dissertation 8,000-10,000 words
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Present Research Findings using Visual Aids.
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 Dissertation Supervision Every Week 0.33 0.33
Lecture Contact Classroom-based learning focusing on key issues related to the preparation, data collection, research reporting, and presentation aspects of the research process. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 12.67 12.67
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Dissertation Supervision Every Week 0.33 0.33
Lecture Contact Classroom-based learning focusing on key issues related to the preparation, data collection, research reporting, and presentation aspects of the research process. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 12.67 12.67
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Montessori, M. (2017), The Discovery of the Child, Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company, Amsterdam, [ISBN: 9789079506385].
  • Montessori, M. (2019), The Secret of Childhood, Martino Fine Books, USA, [ISBN: 9781684223824].
  • Maria Montessori. (1988), The Absorbent Mind, ABC-CLIO, p.288, [ISBN: 1851090878].
  • Creswell, J.W. & Creswell, J.D. (2017), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 5th. Sage, U.K., [ISBN: 1506386709].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMONT_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori Education 8 Mandatory
CR_HMOED_8 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Montessori Education 8 Mandatory