RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
EDU5RME
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
The aim in this subject is to present an overview of key issues involved in research including critical reading and consumption of research. Students are also introduced to the theory, paradigm, methodology and differing approaches to research. Students will also choose to either a) develop a proposed study design (for those planning to undertake a minor thesis) or b) conduct a small action research project.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Margaret Robertson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
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 | Research Methods in Education (6th Ed) | Prescribed | Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K. | ROUTLEDGEFALMER LONDON/NEW YORK. NOTE: AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH THE LA TROBE UNIV. LIBRARY CATALOGUE |
| Readings | What does Good Education Research Look Like? Situating a Field and its Practices | Prescribed | Yates, L. | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS, LONDON, 2004 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vaughan Prain
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Seven 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| a project report OR a proposed study design (2000-words equivalent) | 30 | |
| one 3000-word essay | 40 | |
| online contribution and reading log (2000-words equivalent) | Discussions and journal entries for online contribution | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret Robertson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Seven 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| a project report OR a proposed study design (2000-words equivalent) | 30 | |
| one 3000-word essay | 40 | |
| online contribution and reading log (2000-words equivalent) | Discussions and journal entries for online contribution | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret Robertson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Seven 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| a project report OR a proposed study design (2000-words equivalent) | 30 | |
| one 3000-word essay | 40 | |
| online contribution and reading log (2000-words equivalent) | Discussions and journal entries for online contribution | 30 |