Module Details
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Title Participatory Action Research
Code SOCI520
Coordinator Ms AL Hardwick
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Louiseha@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 5

Aims

1. To plan for a Particiaptory Action Research dissertation project;

2. To develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives that inform a Participatory Action Research approach;

3. To develop understanding of appropriate methods and activities for a Participatory Action Research approach;

4. To understand ethical considerations related to a Participatory Action Research approach.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To produce a strategy for engaging in a Particiaptory Action Research project;

(LO2) Understanding Participatory Action Research within a theoretical and practice framework;

(LO3) Understanding of methodology appropriate to a Participatory Action Research;

(LO4) Reflecting on the ethical issues and practical problems associated with Participatory Action Research.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Time and project management - Project planning

(S3) Information skills - Networking skills

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking

(S5) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

(S6) Personal attributes and qualities - Integrity

Syllabus
 

The syllabus for this module contains three elements: (1) methods and practice (2) theoretical and policy perspectives (3) reflexive learning and ethical practice. These elements are brought together through the workshops where you will be encouraged to learn through a cyclical process of action and reflection, and active collaborative with participants throughout the project life.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus,

Teaching Method 1 - Workshop
Description: The workshop will provide an opportunity for you to discuss and be supported in planning and negiotating with an organisation/community you have identified as appropriate for your Participatory Action Research. In this sense the workshops are student-led addressing practice issues related to Participatory Action Research.
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: The 2 workshops will provide an opportunity for 'shared conversations' to evaluate the issues related to undertaking Participatory Action Research.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   8

         8
Timetable (if known)   480 mins X 1 totaling 8
  		         
Private Study 42
TOTAL HOURS 50

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) : 2  1,500    100       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.