James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

ED5190 - Introduction to Educational Research

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: National Priority Band
Administered by: School of Education

Available to Postgraduate Certificate, BEd (Professional Development) and Master of Education students.

This subject introduces students to a range of key educational research designs and methods. Students critically review approaches to research in education and related theoretical and methodological issues. They understand key concepts from a range of research designs and approaches, and develop skills in related research techniques of data gathering and analysis. Ethical issues, critically reflexive perspectives and the politics of research are also considered.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
ED5290

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect: Dr Jo Balatti.
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:essays (30%); assignments (40%); online presentation (30%).

JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 51
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Face to face teaching 30-Apr-2007 to 04-May-2007
Coordinator: Dr Jo Balatti
Contact hours:
  • 25 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:essays (30%); assignments (40%); online presentation (30%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.