THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2019/2020

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies)

Postgraduate Course: Continuing Professional Development - Listening to Children: Research and Consultation (PGSP11068)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Social Science Research Methods (LAWS11048)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs This is a CPD course. Fees will be paid by students to cover the costs of the course.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.crfr.ac.uk/cpd/listeningtochildren/
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements Enrolment will solely be through the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Susan Elsley
Tel: (0131 6)50 4635
Email: susan.elsley@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Gillian MacDonald
Tel: (0131 6)51 3244
Email: gillian.macdonald@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Combined Course Timetable
Prospectuses
Important Information