This module will introduce you to key scientific concepts within the field of infectious disease epidemiology, with a practical focus on how these concepts...

Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Global Health Policy (GLBH0025)

The aim of this module is to give an introduction to quantitative techniques that are commonly used in education and social sciences research, while using one...

Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences (EDPS0232)

The aim of this module is to give an introduction to quantitative techniques that are commonly used in education and social sciences research, while using one of the major statistical software packages – SPSS. The module is aimed at students with little or no background in statistics. After an introduction to univariate analysis (one variable) and descriptive bivariate analysis (two variables), the module focuses on regression analysis, which is a powerful method to examine the effect of one or more variables on an outcome variable. We will cover both linear and logistic regression models, regression diagnostics, multilevel analysis and interaction effects analysis. Statistical procedures will be applied to real-world examples to aid our ability to draw conclusions about the social world. Lectures are complemented with computer classes to give 'hands-on' training in SPSS computer-aided statistical techniques for social and education research.

The nature of the human mind is a matter of permanent interest to all those concerned with education. Recent developments in neuroscience have prompted...

Philosophy of Education: Knowledge, Mind and Understanding (EDPS0039)

The nature of the human mind is a matter of permanent interest to all those concerned with education. Recent developments in neuroscience have prompted heightened debate on the subject between philosophers, psychologists and sociologists. Similar theoretical and practical complexities arise in relation to the nature of knowledge and understanding. All these matters invite and require philosophical illumination. The course will consider, from a philosophical perspective, major questions regarding the nature of mind, knowledge, understanding and their educational significance. In this process, it will open up presuppositions implicit in both education practice and research. The module will enable students to explore the presuppositions of epistemology and mind involved in a range of educational questions. This will involve consideration of perspectives on the Mind-World issue present in different models of learning (e.g. Information-processing, Piagetian, Vygotskian); the implications of these perspectives for learning, curriculum development and knowledge; different characterizations of concepts and concept formation; the impact of assumptions on practice and on the affective and motivational dimensions of learning. Although the module will approach the area of knowledge, mind and understanding from a philosophical perspective, it will include inter-disciplinary elements. The module is also offered as a stand alone short course.