Run by School of Educational Sciences

40.000 Credits or 20.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1 & 2

Organiser: Dr Margiad Williams

The dissertation module is an independent study on a topic of the student’s choice, agreed with the study tutor during Year 2 based on an area of academic interest related to children and young people. It provides the opportunity for students to design and undertake a small-scale research study and receive regular diagnostic feedback from the tutor. Students will focus on in-depth research of the chosen topic, including a literature review, carrying out research tasks, collecting qualitative or/and quantitative data, using analysis and synthesis skills in an appropriate manner and present a cogent, well-constructed argument.

Guidance will be provided through the dissertation handbook and individual/group tutorials with your project supervisor.

threshold

A satisfactory understanding of what constitutes an effective research project based on a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people; an ability to choose a subject and to carry out adequate research, together with some analysis and discussion of the evidence and its implications.

good

A good understanding of what constitutes an effective research project based on a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people; an ability to choose an appropriate subject and to carry out effective research, together with good analysis and criticism of the evidence and its implications.

excellent

A comprehensive understanding of what constitutes an effective research project based on a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people; an ability to choose an appropriate subject and to carry out effective and comprehensive research, together with excellent analysis and insightful criticism of the evidence whilst demonstrating originality.

1. Clearly communicate research findings and key implications of the research visually and verbally

2. Research a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people;

3. 1. Carry out complex research tasks and analyse and synthesise data in relation to the research focus;

4. Critically evaluate a range of literature and research related to a relevant field of study;

5. Critically analyse key findings and discuss the implications of the research.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	Dissertation		85.00
	Presentation of proposed dissertation research		15.00

		Hours
	Notional Learning Hours: (a) Contact Time – e.g. 20 hours (b) Private Study – reading time, preparing and taking assessments: 369 hours Format of Teaching: Lectures: 12 hours Other: 8 hours Teaching Strategy: The module is a self study module with support as follows: 1. Group and individual tutorials with supervisors: 8 hours (across two semesters) 2. Dissertation drop-in sessions (scheduled across two semesters)	389
Practical classes and workshops	Bangor Oral Presentation Scheme	11

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
• Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in

• apply multiple perspectives to early childhood issues recognising that early childhood studies involves a range of research methods theories evidence and applications
• integrate ideas and findings across the multiple perspectives in early childhood studies and recognise distinctive early childhood studies approaches to relevant issues
• constructively critique theories practice and research in the area of child development
• lead support and work collaboratively with others and demonstrate an understanding of working effectively in teams with parents carers and other professionals 11
• use skills of observation and analysis in relation to aspects of the lives of babies and young children
• reflect upon the ethics of studying babies and young children and their families and communities
• generate and explore hypotheses and research questions relating to early childhood in an ecological context
• carry out empirical studies ethically involving a variety of methods of data collection including observation relating to early childhood in an ecological context

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/xae-3023.html

Compulsory in courses:

• X314: BA Astudiaethau Plentyndod ac Ieuenctid year 3 (BA/API)
• X313: BA Childhood and Youth Studies year 3 (BA/CYS)