HSIP815 – Supervised Critical Inquiry
Module code
HSIP815
Module title
Supervised Critical Inquiry
Prescription
Programmes
- HL0502
- HS1102
- HS1103
- HS1701
- NU0010
NZQA Level
Level 8
NZQA Credits
30
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 300
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Map the scope and focus of a manageable project.
2. Independently undertake a scholarly inquiry in relation to a chosen topic of interest
3. Present a scholarly, critical exposition of knowledge related to the selected topic.
4. Advance recommendations which translate theoretical understandings of a defined area into new practice initiatives. - Content
- • Initiating and managing a project
• Supervision relationships
• Exposition of knowledge - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods in this web enabled/ based module:
The participant will apply in writing to the Programme Manager of Postgraduate Studies to undertake a special topic/project. At this stage the participant will be required to provide a proposal outlining their topic of interest.
The proposal will include a statement of purpose; a plan of action; and a description of outcomes including assessments.
The participants will
- Maintan a reflexive journal record of thinking and decision making about the project;
- Present evidence of critique of literature and research evidence related to the topic;
- Critically examine the significance and utility of the ideas presented for practice
A supervisor(s) will be assigned to the participant. Please refer to Student Handbook for guidelines on supervision of postgraduate student projects, which outlines:
- The role and responsibilities of the supervisor(s).
- The supervision process which includes selecting the topic, planning the project, managing the project and presenting the project. - Assessment Criteria
- Participants must achieve an overall minimum grade of 50% in order to pass this module.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Participants will be expected to research into and read widely in relation to their chosen topic.
