Module: Research Project 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Research Project 2
Module Code	EDU1090 (ITS: ES319)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Policy & Professional Practice
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15

Description

INACTIVE - The module aims to enable students to introduce and implement a research project through their proposed professional practice. It will also provide students with experience in designing a prototype of research methodologies and skills for facilitating reflective experiential learning in an education and/or training context.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse the role and function of research methodologies relevant to the student's research project.
2. Write a research proposal
3. Apply key concepts, theories and techniques related to the use of research tools necessary for a research project.
4. Compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative data collection tools in terms of their relevance to their own research project
5. Implement a research project within an education and/or training workplace context.
6. Initiate and evaluate the benefits of experiential learning in the workplace through the research theory and practice.
7. Demonstrate the ability to write a research report using academic conventions, skills and techniques.
8. Critically evaluate the benefits of experiential learning together with the benefits of conducting academic research in a work-based practice.
9. Summarise and evaluate the benefits of personal reflection related to the theoretical and practical applications of implementing a research project in a work-based practice.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	20362	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Orna Farrell	Module Teacher	Jane O'Kelly

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Project	n/a	90%	Week 1
Oral Examination	Research Proposal	10%	Week 1

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

Aspinall, K: 0, Essential:Aspinall, K,.Simkins, T. Wilkinson, J.F. and McAuley, M.J. (1992) Managing Evaluation in Education: a development approach. London: RoutledgeBell, J. (1987) Doing Your Research Project: a Guide for FirstTime Researchers in Education and Social S,

Articles:

Other Resources