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Course Module Information
Course Modules
TE301: Work-based Project Year 3
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
In this module you will complete a research project based on a topic relating to your work practices in the field of training and/or education.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the main concepts of the research process as they relate to the role of a competent researcher in undertaking a work-based research project relating to work practices in the field of training and/or education.
- Explain the essential theory and knowledge that are an integral part of a project proposal, individual chapters in a work-based research project and their application and implementation in the research work.
- Formulate the research skills required for a competent researcher to plan, design, source, select, undertake and submit a research proposal and work-based research project based on the implementation of specific research guidelines, aimed at achieving successful learning outcomes, including the skills required for a presentation of the research work.
- Analyse the research skills required for undertaking a relevant literature review, conducting different types of methodology research work, analysis and interpretation of research data and implementation in the work-based research project.
- Take responsibility and initiative for how the researcher selects and incorporates specific research and methodology contents in the writing of the project proposal and in the submission requirements for individual chapters in the work-based research project.
- Exercise autonomy and judgement in the identification of selecting relevant literature review material, showing engagement with the review contents and in the adaptation of a critical perspective to the literature review discussion.
- Reflectively appraise the knowledge and skills learned in undertaking the work-based research project and showing how this learning can be utilised in your continuous professional development as a researcher.
- Express a professional commitment to the value of research work in contributing to and in the advancement of knowledge in society.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- BERNADETTE MORGAN-MURPHY:
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- PADRAIG O SABHAIN:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.