| Credit Weighting: |
5
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| No. of Students: |
Min 12.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
24hr(s) Other (on-line classes;); 30hr(s) Other (on-line self-directed learning; self study using dedicated learning materials; continuous reflective practice via reflective analysis)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, School of Applied Psychology; Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
Equip students to undertake imperial research and develop skills of reflective analysis.
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| Module Content: |
Methodological traditions of research, design a research project, review and critically appraise research literature, reflective analysis, reflective portfolio.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Distinguish and analyse the main methodological traditions of research and the associated research methods
- Design a research project that is related to coaching practice and define the form and function of each stage
- Access and interpret primary data and be able to present findings within a clear and efficient framework
- Engage with research literature and review, critically appraise and reference it effectively
- Engage in reflective analysis and understand the fundamental principles of this practice
- Develop reflective skills that engage accurately with experiences
- Develop writing skills that express accurately emotions, thoughts and behaviours within a reflective portfolio.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,400 word assignment).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment. Attendance at lectures.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by Module Coordinator).
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