Applied Research Methods in Education

• • 1. Applicability of research within Education
  • 2. Research design – epistemology, theoretical perspective, mythology, methods
  • 3. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods
  • 4. Critiquing literature
  • 5. Data collection, Data Analysis

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• UND-ELM-MAS-2023

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This course will provide students with an introductory overview on qualitative and quantitative research methods. The course focuses initially on exploring the nature of a research question and its relationship to the aims and objectives of a research study. Next, the course provides students with the tools and background to critique a research article in an area of professional relevance. The course enables students to critically evaluate a range of research techniques and how they would apply these techniques to a chosen area of study. Finally, students will review and critique literature and methodologies in preparation for the writing of a research proposal within an educational setting.

Written paper (20%) -Students are required to choose either the qualitative or quantitative research design and for that design briefly outline (1000 words excluding references): • The nature of the design • Data collection techniques • Data analysis • Strengths and benefits • Weaknesses and challenges • Outline a possible research question and up to 4 sub-questions • Rationale (why the project is significant) Critique (30%) - Students are required to submit a critical review (1200 words excluding references) of a recently published research article. They are encouraged to locate a published research article from a field of education that interests them; either for its applicability to their professional work or for its relevance to their own developing research interests. Format: Essay Research Proposal (50%) -A Research Proposal explains the why and how of the research. For the final assignment a 3000-word written proposal detailing a potential research project is required.

• Rationale: This task builds on the Early Feedback activity and invites students to formalise the research approach to their proposed research project and present a possible research area of interest. (20%)
• Rationale: This task provides students with the opportunity to critique an article in their professional area of interest. (30%)
• Rationale: This task provides students with the opportunity to critique an article in their professional area of interest. (50%)

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