Researching STEM (899S5)
Researching STEM
Module 899S5
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Apply knowledge and understanding of how concepts in a STEM subject can be communicated to a specific audience.
Use primary sources of educational research and policy to inform a coherent and detailed literature review on an aspect of communicating STEM, using academic conventions for referencing.
Plan a small-scale research project to evaluate aspects of a key learning theory relating to communicating STEM education.
Analyse and evaluate evidence obtained from a small-scale research project to describe and comment upon findings in relation to existing literature, using academic conventions for referencing.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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