Block Research

Research is an integral element of best practice in higher education. The intention of this unit is to provide students, as practitioner researchers and those who wish to advance in their trajectory as researchers with a conceptual and critical overview of research methodologies and approaches regarding block and immersive teaching. Students will explore current literature related existing research and theory that supports the curriculum and pedagogy of block and immersive teaching and familiarise themselves with methodological literature and aligned study designs. Students will also select an area of inquiry of block and immersive teaching and develop a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to Block and immersive teaching and learning;

2. Contextualise the essential elements, processes, and ethical considerations involved in undertaking quality higher education pedagogical research;

3. Evaluate different approaches to Block research and their contribution to understanding higher education Block delivery;

4. Design a research project that investigates Block delivery variables using appropriate research methodologies and research principles.