Children and Research
Key Facts
| Module Code |
LAWW4129 |
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| Module Convenor |
Aoife Nolan |
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| Teaching Pattern |
Intensive Block
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| Semester Taught |
Autumn Semester (12 and 13 December) if interested contact esrc-dtc@nottingham.ac.uk for enrolment information
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| Method of Assessment |
Written assignment |
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| Pre Requisites |
SOCI4073 Foundations in Qualitative Methods or equivalent to be determined by the convenor |
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| Module Administrator |
law@nottingham.ac.uk |
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This module will enable students to develop their ability to critically appraise the relative strengths and limitations of various research approaches and use this knowledge to develop their own research strategy with children and young people.
The aim of this module is to equip students with a critical understanding of some of the key issues and complexities in relation to children and research. Students will develop, through a range of learning methods, an understanding of the ethical considerations for research with children, the issues arising in relation to data collection and retention in research with children, and the role that children’s rights should play in terms of the design and implementation of research with children. Students will develop their ability to critically appraise the relative strengths and limitations of various research approaches and apply this knowledge to develop their own research strategy with children and young people.
Key areas covered by the module include:
- Key concepts and approaches linked to researching childhood
- Research ethics as they pertain to children and young people
- Data collection and retention in research related to children and young people
- Designing and planning your own research strategy for research with children and young people
- Students will be taught from a range of disciplinary perspectives
- Students will experience a range of learning methods including workshops, multimedia and group work.
Please note, this is an interdisciplinary module that is open to students from across the social sciences. If you have any doubts about whether the course is suitable for your needs or level of study, please contact the module convenor before registering.