Postgraduate Course: Continuing Professional Development - Listening to Children: Research and Consultation (PGSP11068)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.crfr.ac.uk/cpd/listeningtochildren/ |
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| Course description |
This is a CPD course aimed at people who wish to develop their skills in research and consultation, in relation to children and young people. It provides an opportunity to explore the ethical issues and practical skills involved in undertaking research and consultation with children and young people, both individually and in groups.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Social Science Research Methods (LAWS11048)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
This is a CPD course. Fees will be paid by students to cover the costs of the course. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course and independent study, students should be able to (in relation to children and young people):
* explore the ethical considerations in undertaking research and consultation
* reflect on the impact of different conceptual understandings of childhood
* discuss how to identify your research question and select an appropriate research method
* review methods and techniques of data collection and data analysis
* develop an informed view on the extent to which conducting research with children is significantly different from conducting research with adults
* discuss how to tackle sensitive topics
* consider the variations among children (by factors such as gender, ethnicity, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, disability, and age) and how these impact upon research and consultation
* consider how children can be involved as part of the research team
* look at ways to present and disseminate your findings and to feedback to your participants. |
Assessment Information
| 4000 word assessment |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Enrolment will solely be through the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Susan Elsley
Tel: (0131 6)50 4635
Email: susan.elsley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
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