Perspectives on Educational Research

• • Introduction to educational research
  • Accessing and using educational research
  • Interpreting and communicating research critically and effectively
  • Research controversies and social responsibility
  • Using research to inform practice and change in education

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-EDMC500C-Foundations of Educational Research (No longer available)

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

This subject was previously known as Foundations of Educational Research.

This subject introduces students to the foundations of educational research. Students will learn about how to access, interpret and communicate with educational research. Through the use of interesting and compelling case studies of research controversies and projects, students will learn to evaluate the ethics, politics, methods, purpose and findings of research. Students also explore key and emerging approaches to conducting educational research with the purpose of critically evaluating research from different perspectives. By completing this subject, students will be prepared for postgraduate studies and to critically interpret and use educational research as part of their studies and professional practice.

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• Evaluation of Research (50%)
• Investigation of research literature relating to a pedagogical issue (50%)

Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22