Sensory Integration Education

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Summary

This module runs in September, January and May in each academic year and is for students who have passed Module C, gained a PGDip in Sensory Integration. If you passed the PGDip and Module D more than 5 years ago please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your options going forward, providing details of your SI academic progress/credits to date.

Module D and E fee: £3,540

• 60 UK university academic credits - globally recognised and highly transferable
• ? week course (fixed start and end dates)
• 600 independent learning hours 
• Online access to partner Sheffield Hallam University Library and Disabled Student Support
• Free Microsoft Office 365

Overview

This module focuses upon independent research for students working towards a full Award at Master's Level, in their chosen programme.

Students are allocated a designated supervisor to support them in undertaking an independent exploration of an appropriate project relevant to their professional practice. Students may conduct either primary or secondary research to explore complex and impactful themes, contributing to professional practice through dissemination and informed recommendations.

Module Content

Relevant content will vary according to the student’s chosen research methodology; however, common elements include exploration of:

• Background and context of chosen theme, contextualising the Research Question
• Individual Research Question design using recognised tools
• Select and justify chosen methodology 
• Gain approval for Ethical and Research Governance for professional practice, from the University and any organisation in relation to data.
• Data analysis, management, and security
• Collate, Synthesise and evaluate evidence 
• Explore the impact and create recommendations for practice and research dissemination

Learning Outcomes

• Undertake an individual research study appropriate to a contemporary issue within your professional practice, demonstrating critical justification of your focus, methodology and findings through engagement with relevant evidence. 
• Generate, analyse and interpret qualitative, quantitative, or mixed/multi methods research data using appropriate methods, and compile an effective report of your research in accordance with academic conventions.
• Critically discuss the methods used, ethical and governance requirements in relation to relevant existing literature or frameworks, and issues that arose (including limitations of your work).
• Critically reflect upon the implications of your findings for professional practice, policy, or further research, and your plans for research dissemination.

Assessment