Advantages and disadvantages of honey and mumford learning styles

LD9631 Developing Research Informed Learning and Practice

Session 2: Research: its values and benefits DR Aliar Hossain

Learning Outcomes • By the end of this session, students should be able to: • To comprehend the values of research • To understand the foundations of research methods (research

philosophy) • To critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of adopting

different research methods • To differentiate between different types of research methodology

Recap from last week • Review of assignment brief • 1. How many words is the assignment? • 2. What are the different components of the assessment? • Definition of research • Keywords? Or definition • Understanding the uses of research • Examples? • Completion of VARK and Honey and Mumford • What did you learn about yourself after completing the learning style

questionnaires?

Assessment • You will be summatively assessed by a 3,000 word portfolio that will consist of the following pieces of work: 1. A 1,500 word critical review of literature relating to a business topic to be allocated by the module leader. (40% weighting) (MLO1, MLO2, MLO3)

2. A 1,500 word critical appraisal of your learning preference(s) using tools such as Honey and Mumford Learning Styles questionnaire and VARK. This should include a discussion of the implications for your learning development on this programme. This should include detailed examples and reflections on your past learning experiences. (40% weighting) (MLO4) AOL 4 COLLECTION POINT

3. The completion of a module learning log consisting of weekly sheets which are completed to build a total log (20%) The word count for this is not limited or included in word count. Minimum 5 entries.

• Your answers should demonstrate wide reading from academic book and journal sources from the university E- library. The work should consider appropriate and relevant theories, models and concepts. Work should be appropriately cited and referenced using the APA referencing system.

Assessment: 1,500 word critical review of literature relating to a business topic • Smaller businesses such as SMEs experience a number of issues and disadvantages, such as

retaining staff (Shettima, 2018), but they also experience a number of advantages and disadvantages within their operations, for instance, being closer to their customer base and experiencing customer intimacy.

• With this issue in focus, you should carry out a 1,500 word critical review of literature appraising the advantages and disadvantages of running an SME. You must not use the two examples given above in your answer.

• You must also provide recommendations for SMEs to overcome the disadvantages. All arguments and discussions put forward must be supported with a critical review of academic literature, research data and other relevant evidence.

• The critical review should use a range of sources of research, including academic theories, concepts, policy and practice as well as the use of contemporary information / material to illustrate and support in-depth research, debate and analysis. The review should draw together findings in a clear conclusion which should focus on recommendations to the assignment question posed.