EDUCATION RESEARCH METHODS A
EDU4RMA
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, purposes and methods of educational research and methodological problems associated with rival approaches are considered. The selection and definition of a research problem, conducting literature reviews and writing of a research proposal are addressed. Principles and practices of empirical research, experimental, quasi-experimental and ex post facto research, coding, analysis of numeric data and statistical procedures are also examined. Ethical development of research and compliance with ethics committee approval is addressed. Case study designs, techniques associated with ethnographic research, coding, analysis and interpretation of textual data will is an integral part of this unit.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Diane Itter
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Requires coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Educational Research: planning, conducting and evaluating | Prescribed | Cresswell, J. (2005) | 2ND EDITION, PEARSON |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 47-22, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Diane Itter
Class requirements
WorkShop
Two 1.0 days workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| a 3,000 word method proposal | 40 | |
| a 4,500 word review of literature assignment | 60 |