Researching Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education 1

EDUC71411 Researching Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education 1 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Neil Humphrey Unit coordinator Education 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This unit introduces you to research in mental health and wellbeing within educational settings. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of research principles, methodologies, and designs, from foundational concepts and ethical considerations to specific study types and synthesis techniques, laying the groundwork for designing your own impactful studies. A strong emphasis is placed on the vital role of patient and public involvement/lived experience at every stage of the research process.We will build upon the foundations established in this unit in Research in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education 2, in which we will focus on analysis, dissemination and impact. This unit introduces you to research in mental health and wellbeing within educational settings. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of research principles, methodologies, and designs, from foundational concepts and ethical considerations to specific study types and synthesis techniques, laying the groundwork for designing your own impactful studies. A strong emphasis is placed on the vital role of patient and public involvement/lived experience at every stage of the research process.We will build upon the foundations established in this unit in Research in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education 2, in which we will focus on analysis, dissemination and impact. This unit aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of research principles, methodologies, and designs, from foundational concepts and ethical considerations to specific study types and synthesis techniques.  Curriculum content continues in the Research in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education 2 unit, in which we will focus on analysis, dissemination and impact. <ul><li>Explain fundamental concepts (e.g., ethical principles; chance, bias and confounding) relevant to research in mental health and wellbeing in education.</li><li>Describe key characteristics and purposes of epidemiological (e.g., cohort study, case-control), qualitative, and mixed methods study designs.</li></ul> <ul><li>Critically appraise empirical research articles (e.g. identifying core components and methodological strengths and weaknesses).</li><li>Formulate clear, focused, and researchable questions and/or hypotheses pertinent to mental health and wellbeing in education.</li></ul> <ul><li>Conduct systematic and effective literature searches to identify relevant research evidence in the field.</li><li>Develop a preliminary research problem statement, clearly outlining the context/need, target study population, research question and study design.</li></ul> <ul><li>Communicate complex research concepts and findings clearly and concisely.</li><li>Work independently to identify, synthesize, and critically engage with key academic literature.  </li></ul> Weeks 1 and 2: Foundations and Principles (e.g., research paradigms; basic, applied and evaluation research; evidence-based policy and practice; ethical principles; patient and public involvement/lived experience; open science)Week 3: Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Literature Review (e.g., identifying research topics; developing search strategies; formulating testable hypotheses; evaluating research; types of research gap)Week 4: Measurement (e.g. variables; levels and domains of measurement; psychometrics, principles of survey design)Week 5: Sampling, Inference and Appraisal (e.g., sampling strategies, chance, bias and confounding, causal inference, critical appraisal)Weeks 6, 7, 8, 9: Study Design (e.g., descriptive, cross-sectional, cohort, case-control, intervention studies, qualitative and mixed methods studies; and, research synthesis, such as scoping and systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses)   Interactive lectures (13.5 hours total, whole class) will introduce core concepts, theories and methodologies, with active student participation through Q&A, Menti polls, and small group discussion (e.g. case study of an ethical dilemma)Hands-on seminars/workshops (9 hours total, small groups) will be used to develop practical skills and apply learning from the interactive lectures.  Each seminar/workshop will include guided exercises on, e.g. refining research questions, critical appraisal exercisesAsynchronous online learning will build on/extend learning from the seminars/workshops. This will include engagement with Canvas materials (e.g., multimedia learning resources, quizzes, discussions, self-assessments) for the course unit. Finally, students will be expected to engage in both directed (e.g., pre- and/or post-session reading) and independent (e.g., searching the academic literature and identifying relevant sources) reading, and assignment preparation (127.5 hours total, individual)   2 Written assignment (inc essay) 50% 3 Report 50% Via the VLE, within 10 working days of submission MSc Mental Health & Wellbeing MSc Mental Health & Wellbeing PGDT Taught Component Mandatory MSc Mental Health&WellbeingPT MSc Mental Health&Wellbeing PT PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N 1. Das-Munshi, J. et al. (eds.) (2020). Practical psychiatric epidemiology (2nd Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press. 2. Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2013). Successful qualitative research: A practical guide for beginners. London: Sage. 3. Mertens, D. (2024). Research and evaluation in education and psychology: Integrating diversity with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods (6th Edition). London: Sage. 4. Bee, P. et al. (eds). (2018). Research handbook for patient and public involvement researchers. Manchester: MUP. Lectures 13.5 Seminars 9 127.5