EDUC63282
Independent Higher Education research unit
15
Semester 2
Postgraduate Taught
Level 7
Paul Smith
Unit coordinator
Michael O'donoghue
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Undefined '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5
<p>This unit is designed to allow participants without APL to gain further credits by reflecting in detail on one or more aspects of their current practice and writing a 3,000-word (or equivalent) piece.</p>
<p>This unit is designed to allow participants without APL to gain further credits by reflecting in detail on one or more aspects of their current practice and writing a 3,000-word (or equivalent) piece.</p>
<p>The unit aims to give participants the opportunity to explore one relevant area of Higher Education in close detail.</p><p>Subject matter is to be negotiated with the supervisor. Any area relating to HE practice, whether local, national or global, would be considered appropriate.</p><p>The aim of the research project will differ according to topic. It may be that participants reflect critically on their role and place within their own university, or it may be that participants seek to understand students’ HE experience in the round, and their own contribution towards it. Alternatively, the aim may be to demonstrate a critical understanding of wider issues relating to access, governance and professional identity.</p><p>A key aim of the unit is that participants produce something of use to themselves and/or their institution.</p>
<p>Demonstrate applied knowledge of key principles relating to HE activities of their choosing.</p>
<p>Demonstrate the ability to engage critically in debates about key issues.</p>
<p>Reflect on their own practice and responsibilities within the university, and to develop skills that enhance their own experience, and that of colleagues and students.</p>
<p>Demonstrate the ability to read a range of works, summarise arguments succinctly and understand key debates.</p>
<p>A series of supervision sessions will be arranged between participant and tutor.</p>
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
100%
<p>Within 15 working days of submissions.</p>
PG Cert in Higher Education
PGCert in Higher Education
PGDT Taught Component
Optional
PGCert Higher Education
PGCert Higher Education (GCRF)
PGDT Taught Component
Optional
N
<p>Indicative reading list - sources used will depend on topic chosen.</p><p>Major Journals in Higher Education</p><p>Comparative Education.</p><p>Educational Research.</p><p>European Journal for Education Law and Policy.</p><p>European Journal of Education.</p><p>European Journal of Education Research, Development and Policy.</p><p>Higher Education.</p><p>Higher Education Policy.</p><p>Higher Education Quarterly.</p><p>Higher Education research and Development.</p><p>Innovative higher Education.</p><p>International Higher Education.</p><p>International Journal of Educational Management.</p><p>Journal of Educational Policy.</p><p>Journal of Research in International Education.</p><p>Quality in Higher Education.</p><p>Research in Learning Technology.</p><p>Studies in Higher Education.</p><p>Teaching in Higher Education.</p><p>Trade Publications Times Higher Education (timeshighereducation.co.uk)</p><p> Chronicle of Higher Education (chronicle.com)</p>
Lectures
1
Project supervision
6
0
143