MODULE AIMS
The aim of this module is to support students to produce a substantial piece of original written work of between 7000 and 8000 words (maximum, not including references and appendices) exploring, in-depth, a relevant topic of the student’s own interest, prepared under the guidance of a supervisor.
The final work needs to:
address an appropriate agreed research question;
contain a comprehensive review of the public body of knowledge relevant to the question;
include an evaluation of arguments and available evidence;
be written and presented in an appropriate format that must include an abstract, formal Introduction, discussion, conclusion and reference list.
Teacher-directed versus child-centred influence on imagination and creativity
Discuss how giving children freedom to direct their own learning influences their education.
A good peice of research is A.S. Neils philosophy on ‘the free child’ he opened a school called summerhill where children would choose their own lessons and would do well at school. more info through this link
