Physical Education PE4C Research (U02867)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-4-PER

The course is given over to the production by students of the Professional Investigation which is the major piece of written work in the programme (7000 words: doubly weighted for assessment purposes). Essentially the course involves students in independent research of a selected topic. Tutorial support is given (3 hours). The process of production of the Professional Investigation is started in year 3 within PE3C Research.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Years 1, 2 and 3 Physical Education

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course will culminate in a professional conference. Attendance at the conference will provide an opportunity for students to engage in interaction with field professionals. It will also enable students to draw on their professional knowledge, skills and value stances in exploring current issues in education.

This should provide an effective finish to the course, and programme as a whole, and a stimulating transition into induction.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 14 hour(s) per week for 1 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Required attendance at 2 day conference in S2 Semester 2.
Other timetable information available in Course Booklet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To develop a student's:

1. Understanding of the research process.
2. Capacity to identify a research problem.
3. Capacity to select appropriate procedures of enquiry.
4. Appreciation of conceptual or empirical implications of the research enterprise.
5. Capacity to evaluate the study.
6. Capacity to adopt an enquiry orientation towards their professional practice.
7. Capacity to value themselves as growning professional by taking responsibilty for their professional learning and development.
8. Appreciation of how to adopt a reflective questioning approach to their professional practice and engage appropriately in professional enquiry and research.