MEE8077 : Advanced Study Module (Part-Time Delivery)
MEE8077 : Advanced Study Module (Part-Time Delivery)
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Bryan Burford
- Lecturer: Dr Gwyndaf Roberts, Dr David Thewlis, Dr Fiona Clarke, Dr Kye Mon Min Swe, Ms Poongothai Shanmugaraja, Dr Emma Black, Dr Sophie Hill, Dr Anusia Sivaratnam
- Deputy Module Leader: Dr Sonia Bussey
- Owning School: School of Medical Education
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
Semester 3 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 30.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To provide an opportunity for clinicians to explore, via appropriate enquiry approaches or other techniques of advanced scholarship, a topic that is of special interest or particular professional relevance.
Summary:
This module provides the opportunity for students to undertake an independent, self-directed project on a medical education topic of personal interest and relevance, supported by a dissertation supervisor. The end product will be a dissertation that synthesises information to offer a new perspective on the topic of study.
Outline Of Syllabus
Generic content - Designing protocols, writing inquiry goals, acting ethically whilst conducting educational studies, constructing and writing a dissertation.
Specific content - Determined by student and the type of enquiry the student chooses to do for their advanced study.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
• Demonstrate advanced conceptual understanding of the topic
• Explain and justify the decisions made when designing methods for investigating medical education
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this module the student should demonstrate:
• Competence in the use of appropriate procedures for investigation of the topic
• Critical evaluation of research relevant to their dissertation project
• Ability to produce a balanced discussion that contributes to the understanding of the topic
• Critical evaluation of their dissertation project
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 200:00 | 200:00 | Preparatory work for assessment |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 14 | 2:00 | 28:00 | Online interactive content |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Used in conjunction with scheduled on-line group discussions |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Seminar session using virtual classroom |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 0:00 | 0:00 | Open access discussion forum: voluntary |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | 1-2-1 tutorials online |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | One-to-one supervision |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 343:00 | 343:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 4 | 1:30 | 6:00 | Scheduled online discussion. Used to develop study ideas & proposals |
Total | 600:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The majority of this module is self-directed learning with support from a project supervisor. This approach is appropriate for the level of independence in learning and subject specialisation required by this module.
The online content early in semester one will equip the students with the generic skills that they will require to start their project. The seminar presentations at the end of semester two will give the students experience of presenting their studies to other academics.
Optional present-in-person study day (repeated and recorded online) will be offered. Although this is an online programme, there may be additional opportunities to attend optional on campus events. For any on campus opportunity an online equivalent session will also be offered.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dissertation | 3 | M | 100 | Submission of a dissertation (12,000-13,000 words) - small-scale empirical research, literature-based study, or evaluation. |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
Description | When Set | Comment |
---|---|---|
Research proposal | M | Submission of dissertation proposal (2,000 words). If proposal is deemed unacceptable, candidates will be required to resubmit. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Written exercise | 1 | M | Proposed enquiry - A4 page outlining idea and rationale for choice. Feedback before first group session to refine original ideas. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The students initially submit a dissertation proposal. This is a formative assessment, but students are required to have it approved in order to start data collection for their project. If the proposal is deemed unacceptable, they are able to resubmit it as many times as necessary. Dissertation supervisors are assigned only when the proposal has been approved.
As part of the proposal, students must include their application for University ethical approval, and also a completed form to submit to the School of Medical Education's Research Management Group for approval. Data collection cannot begin until both forms of approval have been obtained.
The dissertation will be either a literature-based enquiry, focused on specific research questions that can be answered by critical analysis of-existing literature; or an educational evaluation, focused on investigating an aspect of practice within their work context by setting enquiry goals, collecting data and relating their findings to broader educational framework; or a small-scale empirical research project.
This academic enquiry will demonstrate the student’s ability to design, conduct educational investigations and evaluate his/her own work and its place within current professional knowledge.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MEE8077's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MEE8077's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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