Undergraduate Course: Physical Education Research 2 (EDUA08067)
Course Outline
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Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
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Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Physical Education Research 2: focuses on the development of knowledge and understanding related to professional practice and the importance of research in the development of informed professional judgement. This course examines how the action research process can be used by teachers to inform pedagogical decision making, and also examines how practice can be informed through critically engagement with research literature. The changing nature of education, physical education and the implementation of initiatives such as the ‘Curriculum for Excellence’ require the professional teacher to use and act on research in their practice. This course will examine the different conceptions of research in the development of physical education professionals and the developments that are taking place in the curriculum and pedagogy as a result of research. Students are required to review their practice systematically and acquire an understanding of the contribution of educational research. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:-
Describe and analyse the nature and purpose of research and how research informs pedagogy and curriculum in Physical Education.
Demonstrate an understanding of how the theories and concept of the "teacher as researcher" has implications for pupil learning, teacher intentions and the development of curriculum within schools.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research approaches in the context of Physical Education.
Reflect on their professional practice identifying professional learning needs and action planning to address these as a result of placement experiences
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Assessment Information
The scheme of assessment in the course will reflect the focus on the contribution research makes to the development of professional practice and learning. A single summative assessment, based on two activities related to the units taken which are unequally weighted, will be awarded.
Section 1 Teacher as Researcher : Group Presentation (20% of total grade for course)
Section 2 Research informing Professional Learning : 1500 word Assignment (80% of total grade for course)
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Special Arrangements
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Andrew Horrell
Tel: (0131 6)51 6649
Email: andrew.horrell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Sarah O'Flynn
Tel: (0131 6)51 6570
Email: Sarah.O'Flynn@ed.ac.uk |
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