Reseach Methods in Outdoor Education

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: RSRH71009
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 36
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2013/14 Indep. Study Hours: 64
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to form the basis of future research skills development throughout the degree programme.

It aims to cultivate a learning environment which emphasises the importance of and supports the development of academic research. and to o develop a foundational understanding of relevant key concepts and approaches to research.
  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture24 Per Module
Tutorial12 Per Module


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Identify and articulate the role played by research in generating knowledge about society and their area of speciality
2Have a broad knowledge regarding different kinds of research methods and sources of information and be able to recognise the limitations and potentialities of each
3Identify critical issues pertaining to the conduct of research
4Critically consider how the research processes and their outcomes can inform professional practice


 
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Learning Strategies
Both formal and online lectures will be used to guide learners through the theoretical and analytical elements of the module<br>Online tutorial will be used to explore areas identified in lecturers and to support the application of theory to practice<br>Learners will be engaged in self-study activities; reading, researching and exploring aspects pertinent to their own practice<br>


 
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Content Detail
Role and purpose of researchThe importance of adopting an evidence based approach to practice
History of the development of the various research approaches: Explaining the scientific method: hypothesis generation, theory development
Examining the various schools of thought and epistemologies in the research
Introduction to research methods:Distinguishing between quantitative and qualitative methods and understanding the relative advantages and disadvantages of each
Data collection : Utilising both qualitative and quantitative methods (questionnaires, interview schedules, focus groups, observation, action research)
Evaluating & Interpreting different kinds of informationPrimary and secondary sources
Analysis & Interpretation of research data: (both qualitative & quantitative • training in excel & content analysis)


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Continuous AssessmentClass ExamClass assessment (Can be taken in class or online)40
1, 2, 3, 4Continuous AssessmentCase StudyProblem Based Case Study ? The case study will have a practice based focus. Learns will submit a case study which justifies and outlines a research issue pertinent to their own practice. They will identify an appropriate research methodology ??..(3,000 words)60


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended9780335239986Social Research: Issues, Methods and Processes.
May, T.,
Open University Press (Electronic)		2011-
Recommended9781847143556Key Ideas in Educational Research
Scott, David Morrison, Marlene
Continuum International Publishing (Electronic)		2005-
Recommended9781611321081Do It Yourself Social Research
Wadsworth, Y.
Left Coast Press (Electronic)		20113rd-
Recommended0761961062The Foundations of Social Research: meaning and perspective in
Crotty, M
Sage (Electronic)		2003-
Recommended9780132073088Educational Research: Planning, conducting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research
Cresswell, J.W.
Pearson International		2008-
Recommended9789350430460Handbook of Research Methods
Clayton, J.G.
Oxford Book Company (Electronic)		2010-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
WebsiteITilt & Epigieum: Online Support for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students on Research, Referencing, Plagiarism and Using the Library
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