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Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Sinead Breen
Semester 2: Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn
Autumn: Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn
Module TeachersSinead Breen
Brien Nolan
Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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Description

Students will be required to carry out a body of novel and independent research related to the fields of Maths Education. The topic and structure of this research will be negotiated and designed with an assigned tutor/supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design and carry out research experiments or projects in the laboratory or field.
2. Collect, record, process and analyse data using appropriate qualitative or quantitative techniques
3. Use information sources (archives, library, online databases etc) appropriately, and work independently and as part of a research team.
4. Communicate research findings with peers, supervisor and a second examiner clearly and concisely through written and oral means.
5. Critically analyse and interpret data, and identify future directions for research in their area.
6. Demonstrate time management skills necessary to complete the research project within given time constraints.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture5Supervisory lectures
Group work125Working as a group towards project goals
Laboratory75Hands on resarch
Lecture20Weekly meetings with supervisors
Independent Study25Literature review
Independent Study125Write up, research design, analysis etc.
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Content will vary depending on discipline research is being carried out within, supervisors will direct students towards relevant content initially, students will ultimately be responsible for sourcing relevant readings

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectProject write-up to take the form of research publication60%Week 12
PresentationIndividual presentation of research30%Week 12
Performance evaluationDiscretionary supervisor mark10%Week 12
Indicative Reading List

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