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Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

We are one of 24 Subject Centres funded by the Higher Education Academy
Our primary aim is to support learning and teaching of Languages,
Linguistics and Area Studies across UK Higher Education

Introduction to methods for pedagogic research in languages, linguistics and area studies (Stage 2)

This event is now fully booked.

Date: 5 March, 2010
Location: Woburn House Conference Centre, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ
Event type: Workshop

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This workshop builds on the Stage 1 workshop (for those who have not already undertaken Stage 1, this will be available on 4 March 2010). To ensure the workshop is interactive, places are limited to 16 participants.

Learning outcomes

  • Build on the work already undertaken in Stage 1 on quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Introduce writing up and disseminating your research
  • Enhance understanding of the academic context of pedagogic research

Fees

  • There is a charge of £50 for employees and postgraduate students of publicly funded UK higher educational institutions and other institutions with a subscription to the Higher Education Academy to attend this event.
  • There is a charge of £70 for employees and postgraduate students of private institutions/organisations and non-UK institutions to attend this event.
  • Please note that we reserve the right to retain the fee of £30 if you do not notify us at least two weeks beforehand that you are unable to attend.
  • Full details of our charging policy are available.
  • Lunch will be provided.

Provisional programme for 5 March 2010
Time Session
10.30 - 11.00 Registration and coffee
11.00 - 11.20 Paradigms and ideas in educational research
11.20 - 12.20 Quantitative analysis (e.g. questionnaires)
12.20 - 13.00 Writing up and communicating your research
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 Qualitative analysis (e.g. interviews, focus groups)
15.00 - 15.30 Engaging with others’ research
15.30 - 16.00 Discussion
16.00 Close