Module Description

KV711 Page 1 of 5 sJune 2012 Module Description

Title Literature and Research in Education

Code KV711

Level 7

Credit rating 20

Pre-requisites / Co- None requisites / Entry criteria for freestanding modules Type of module Taught

Aims The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 7 study.

The module aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake effective literature searches and reviews to support research and practice based study at level 7.

Learning outcomes In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 7 study, by the end of the module students should be able to:

1. identify a clearly structured research focus appropriate to a level 7 dissertation in education and to the student's professional situation; 2. articulate the aims and purposes of reviews of literature; 3. undertake a preliminary review of literature to inform a practice based study; 4. present a coherent argument for the selection of literature in the review; 5. critically evaluate the review and identify areas for further investigation.

Content Distinction between literature search, literature survey, literature review Focus of literature review – research questions and search terms Different types of literature review Purposes of literature review Search strategies and reference tools and sources of information in researching education literature What makes a good review of literature? Evaluating literature reviews Writing reviews of literature, synthesis and critical engagement with the literature KV711 Page 2 of 5 June 2012 Learning and teaching Contact Time: strategies Taught sessions

Non-contact Time: Action learning sets, literature search, assignment writing.

Learning support Books: Fink, A. (2010) Conducting research literature reviews: from the Internet to paper 3 rd ed., London: Sage Grix, J. and Watkins, G. (2010) Information Skills: Finding and using the right resources, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Hart, C. (2001) Doing a literature search : a comprehensive guide for the social sciences, London: Sage Jesson, J.K., Mathson, L. and Lacey, F. (2011) Doing your Literature Review: Traditional and Systematic Techniques, London: Sage Machi, L.A. and McEvoy, B.T. (2009) The Literature Review, Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press Smeaton, R.F. (1999) Researching education : reference tools and networks 2nd ed., Hull: Librarians of Institutes & Schools of Education

Electronic Sources (accessed June 2011): University of Brighton online library http://library.brighton.ac.uk/pages/Resources_A-Z/index.php

Assessment task Assessment will be in the context of the University of Brighton Assessment Policy and the Faculty Code of Practice in Assessment, and students will be required to complete the following task:

Task (weighting 100%) Clarify the purpose of a literature review in informing the development of a level 7 research study and undertake a preliminary review of literature in a chosen field appropriate to your professional situation and agreed with your tutor. (3,000 words).

Include as an attachment an evaluation of literature review that clarifies how it can be developed for the dissertation. (1,000 words)

The task will be marked on a percentage basis. The module pass mark is 50%.

Referral task: Reworking of original task KV711 Page 3 of 5 June 2012 Assessment criteria General criteria for assessment are framed by the SEEC descriptors for level 7. Against specific criteria, credit will be awarded for:

 identification of a research focus appropriate to a level 7 dissertation in education and to own professional situation (LO1);  articulation of the aims and purposes of reviews of literature in general and in relation to specified research ideas (LO2);  engagement with and articulation of literature search to inform a practice based study (LO3);  selection of appropriate literature supported by a reasoned argument for its inclusion (LO4);  critical evaluation of the submitted literature review with identified areas for further investigation (LO5).

All learning outcomes must be achieved in order to pass the module at the threshold level. KV711 Page 4 of 5 June 2012

KIS contact and assessment information Allocation of study hours Activity Study hours to activities SCHEDULED Mode of Study Hours % 10 credits = 100 learning Indicative modes: hours Lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, lectures 18 9% Note: the percentage figure demonstrations, practical is for overall student classes and workshops, tutorials 2 1% activity. supervised time in workshop/ To include group studio, fieldwork, external tutorials and peer visits, work-based learning Example (10 credit/100 led support hour module) GUIDED INDEPENDENT Mode of Study Lecture: 10 hours (10%) STUDY Seminar: 6 hours (6%) Indicative modes: independent study 120 60% Independent Study: 60 Independent study including including wider hours (60%) wider reading/ practice, reading/ practice follow-up work, completion of Revision 14 hours (14%) assessment tasks, revision etc completion of 60 30% assessment tasks

PLACEMENT Learning away from the University that is not a year abroad or work-based learning, but does include School placements. Assessment tasks Activity Further details %

Type of assessment tasks WRITTEN Summative assessment Written exam tasks which lead to the COURSEWORK written assignment/ essay 100 award of credit or which are Written assignment/ essay, % required for progression report, dissertation, portfolio, (expressed as a % of the project output overall assessment for the PRACTICAL module) Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills assessment OTHER Set exercises assessing application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills KV711 Page 5 of 5 June 2012 Brief description of The module aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge module content and/or necessary to undertake effective literature searches and reviews to aims for publicity support level 7 study. Students will be introduced to literature searching and search strategies and tools and survey and review methods and will use these to undertake and critically evaluate a review of literature in a chosen field.

Area examination board MAEd/PGCert PES/MTL Joint AEB/CEB

Module co-ordinator Nadia Edmond

Normal module duration 1 semester

Site where delivered Falmer, Eastbourne and Mauritius

Date of first approval June 2011 (month/year) Date of last revision N/A (month year) Date of approval of this June 2012 version (month/year) Version number 2

Replacement for previous N/A module Route(s) for which MA Education (compulsory) module is acceptable and status in Route Course(s) for which MA Education Compulsory module is acceptable and MA Education (International Education) Compulsory status in course MA Education (Higher Education) Optional MA Education (Leadership and Management) Compulsory

School home School of Education

External examiner(s) Ms. Jane Chambers Ms. Teresa Morris