The learner can:/Does the learner:
1. Interdisciplinary research is identified, assessed, formulated, interpreted, analysed and completed effectively creatively and innovatively by applying relevant fundamental knowledge.
2. Research projects are planned and managed so that an underlying fundamental knowledge, understanding and insight into the principles, methodologies and concepts that constitute socially responsible (to local and other communities) research/development practice are demonstrated.
3. Participation as a member of a research team, group, organization, and community or in multidisciplinary research/development projects results in leadership and the performance of critical functions in the chosen field of research.
4. Activities are organized and managed responsibly, effectively and ethically, responsibility is taken within his/her own limits of competence and judgement is exercised in commensuration with knowledge and expertise pertaining to the field of research.
5. Advanced investigations, research and/or experiments are effectively planned and conducted by applying appropriate theories and methodologies and suitable data analysis and interpretation at applicable appropriate level are performed.
6. Communication is effectively carried out, both orally and in writing, with research audiences and the community at large in so far as they are affected by the research using appropriate structure, style and graphical support.
A research dissertation is written on the chosen field displaying adequate appropriate literary and technical skills.
7.Appropriate research methods, skills, tools, technology and information technology are effectively and critically used and assessed in interdisciplinary research/development practice and an understanding and a willingness to accept responsibility for the impact that research/development activities have on society and the environment is shown.
8. Synthesis of components, systems, works, products of processes are performed as a set of related systems and their social, legal, health, safety and environmental impacts and benefits are assessed where applicable in the chosen field of research.
9. Applicable learning strategies and skills are employed to master outcomes in preparation to engage in continuous learning to keep abreast of knowledge and skills required in the applicable research field.
10. Responsible citizenship is practiced in terms of the local, national and global communities by acting ethically in the application of chosen research.
11. Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity are shown where applicable across a range of social context in the execution of interdisciplinary research/development activities.
12. Education and career opportunities in interdisciplinary research/development are explored where applicable.
13.Relevant entrepreneurial opportunities are organised and developed through interdisciplinary, technical research and/or managerial skills acquired in the research.
Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Learners are continuously assessed via informal tests, tasks, and/or projects (in written or oral mode). They may also be required to do research and/or design projects that are properly documented and presented to co-learners during seminar sessions. Successful presentation of progress on research at six monthly seminars is required. Regular meetings with supervisors to discuss and evaluate progress.
Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Learners are exposed to one written or oral examination per topic – towards the end of each semester where applicable. A semester mark of 40% is the minimum admission requirement for examination. The minimum pass requirement is 50% for all examination topcis. Learners are also required to submit a written mini or full research dissertation on a chosen research topic of inter/intra-disciplinary. The dissertation is examined on the research topic and related fields is required. The mark for the oral contributes 50% towards the final mark for the dissertation.
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