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Postgraduate Course: Educational Enquiry 1 (REDU11030)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaResearch (EDU) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis ten credit course reflects the need for students to understand fundamental concepts that underpin educational enquiry in order to be able to critically engage with issues discussed throughout their programme of study. The course will contrast different philosophical approaches that epitomise quantitative and qualitative approaches to enquiry and discuss fundamental issues that determine the quality of educational enquiries and the conclusions drawn from them. The course will also consider issues related to writing and using research literature for academic purposes.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
 identify the main traditions/paradigms of educational enquiry;
 analyse the ways in which the different methodological positions affect research questions, research design and the choice of data collection instruments and analysis techniques;
 discuss the contribution of systematic enquiry to the understanding of educational issues and the developing public policies to address these issues;
 identify, retrieve and manage relevant literature and
 demonstrate an awareness of the values and ethical debates inherent to educational enquiry.
Assessment Information
Students should submit an essay (2,0000 words) that explores the nature, the context and the goals of social enquiry. The essay should be illustrated with references to the students own area of research interest and/or professional expertise.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Lorna Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)51 6457
Email: Lorna.Hamilton@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Diane Prayle
Tel: (0131 6)51 6305
Email: Diane.Prayle@ed.ac.uk
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