ED3992 - Research Methodologies in Education

Credit points:	06
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	National Priority Band
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Education (Honours).

This subject provides an overview of a range of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. It examines methods used and methodological issues in educational research, including identification of research topics, approach, design, methods of data collection and analysis and research ethics. It also explores the theoretical and philosophical assumptions underpinning different research approaches, the purposes they serve and their potential applications to educational issues. It can be undertaken either as an introduction to the honours progam or as an elective focused on developing abilities to critically read educational research.

Learning Outcomes

• Acquire a knowledge of selected major educational research traditions;
• Develop skills for critically reading research papers within various traditions;
• Develop knowledge of and skills in selected data collection and analysis techniques;
• Critique and/or defend an educational research project.

Prerequisites:

6 units of level 2 ED subjects

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Hilary Whitehouse.
Contact hours:	78 hours
Assessment:	(10%); (40%); (50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	edmjv.
Contact hours:	78 hours
Assessment:	(10%); (40%); (50%).

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