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A level M 30 credit module
Research In Contemporary Context (RCC)
Module Leader: Neil [email protected]
0117 32 83974
UWE Graduate School Office
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Researcher Development at UWE 2012/13
Skills Dev
Workshops
ProfDevWorkshops
Choice of 30-120 M credits
from Faculty Modules
RD Students do
60-120 M credits of
research development
Research In Con tempo rary
Con text (30 M credits )
Grad School Residential
Skills Development Course
(optional)
- AL/AEL against RDF possible if appropriate
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Why might RCC be useful?
UWE PGR constituency provides an excellent
opportunity to enable PGR students to develop together
At UWE there is no overall framework currently being
used for researcher development
There are new challenges for researcher development
UWE has significant experience of innovative delivery to
draw on
We can do something to enhance PGR experience that is
different to training.
It will be fully available on remote access via Visimeet.
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The Framework
Vitae Researcher
Development Framework
Credible with RCs and
QAA Quality Code
UWE Skills Development
workshops already
within this framework
A clear scheme of
assessable outcomes
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Vitae RDF
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/428241/Researcher-Development-Framework.htmlhttp://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/428241/Researcher-Development-Framework.html
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Vitae RDF
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/428241/Researcher-Development-Framework.htmlhttp://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/428241/Researcher-Development-Framework.html
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The RCC Module
Developed with Vitaes RDF in mind for Oct 2012 on
It is a Research-Based Learning module that embeds
development in research. It uses the pedagogy of Work-
Based Learning modules
It will provide inter-disciplinary and cohort learning
opportunities
PGR students develop most of the RDF attributes by
doing research RCC will complement this and help PGR
students evidence and recognise their development
RCC will evolve focus from credit requirement towardsresearcher
development
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RD1
Training needs analysis recommend using RDF as framework.
Perhaps RCC plus complementary module (s) or AL/AEL?
Professional
Researcher
Skills
Development
Professional Researcher Workshops
(possible topics currently being developed)
1. Epistemology I (RDF Domain A)
2. Epistemology II (A)
3. Research & Research Impact (D)
4. Public Engagement (D)
5. Creativity in Research (A)
6. Research Governance (A)
Researcher Skills Development Workshops
(e.g.s chosen from the range on offer)
1. Art & Sci of Communication (D)
2. Digital Researcher
3. Academic Publishing
4. Project Management (B)
5. How to Win Funds
6. Social Enterprise7. Thesis writing
RCC Content
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Aims: 1. To engage doctoral students from across UWE with the
philosophical
underpinnings and contemporary contexts of research
2. To aid the development of skills required of contemporary
researchers
Workshops
6+6 Workshops attended as appropriate during the research
degree
Delivered by staff of all faculties with interactive remote
availability.
Flexible delivery patterns to fit P/T students
will include block every 2nd
yr
For example
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RCC Format
It is a Research-Based Learning module
Summative assessment by reflective portfolio ofevidence
focussing on Prof Dev workshops in action
Summative assessment by a personal case study of
chosen aspect of RDF in action in the research (format:
presentation, demonstration, report etc) The Module Leader and
2nd marker (from supervisory
team) mark portfolio
Assessment of case study by module team and peer-
group
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Why Choose the Module?
Evidence development against a credible framework
Excellent opportunity to learn with a cohort
Innovative approach to focusing on researcher
development
Activity can be focused flexibly to complement research
Some thought provoking workshops delivered by
experienced and innovative UWE staff
Complements discipline specific modules or AL
Full remote access via Visimeet
