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PhD Scholarship at Centre for Sports Studies, University of Kent
Topic: What underpins independent learning in education and sport?Supervisors: Professor Louis Passfield and Dr. Carla Meijen
Description:
Motivation impacts upon the behaviour and learning processes of students and athletes alike. The broad aims for this project are to examine the factors underpinning independent learning, determine how to measure these factors, and to explore if there are similarities in the role of independent learning in for both education and sport. A particular focus for this project will be on the influence of motivation and behavioural regulation in order to gain a better understanding of what underpins independent learning.
This PhD studentship is funded by the University of Kent and is supported by Brompton Academy. Brompton Academy has changed its delivery methods to emphasise independent learning and enhance the education of its students. Now the University and the Academy aim to enhance the impact of these changes by developing a programme of research to better understand the development of a successful independent learner.
What the work will include:
For this PhD project you will work with staff and pupils of Brompton Academy, the Centre for Sports Studies
at the University of Kent, as well as local coaches and athletes. It is envisaged that the project will include
conducting focus groups and surveys of pupils, students, athletes as well as teachers, lecturers and coaches
to ascertain their views on learning. An intended outcome of this project is the development of an
instrument to assess the independent learning of pupils, students and athletes.
Requirements:
- A good degree (2:1 or 1st) or Masters degree in psychology, education or sport, or another related discipline.
- An advanced knowledge and understanding of one or more of the above disciplines.
- Strong grasp of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Funding details:
The Centre for Sports Studies is offering one Graduate Teaching Assistantship. Students engaged as Graduate Teaching Assistants hold a unique position in the University; they are both registered students in receipt of a scholarship award and employees of the University.
The GTA will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU rate plus a combined maintenance grant and salary, equivalent to the maintenance grant offered by the Research Councils (£13,590 in 2011-12).
The GTA will be offered for one year in the first instance, renewable for a maximum of three years subject to satisfactory academic performance.
How to apply:
Please apply for this PhD studentship via our website
(http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgrad/apply/index.html). Please ensure your application includes a 250-500 word plan outlining your ideas on this research topic and its title.
Applicants should also send a CV and covering letter to:
Nicola Johnson,
Centre for Sports Studies,
University of Kent at Medway,
Medway Building,
Chatham Maritime,
Chatham,
Kent,
ME4 4AG.
A hard copy of these can be sent by mail or a scanned copy can be sent to (N.S.Johnson@kent.ac.uk).
The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd February 2012.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure check.
For further enquiries about this project please contact the Sports Studies’ office by email or telephone 01634 888858 or Dr Carla Meijen (01634 888816).