RESEARCH METHODS IN OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

OED5RM

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are provided with an introduction to research in education largely from a qualitative perspective. Students study question formulation, literature analysis, research design, research methods, sampling, data collection, data analysis, and research report writing. Students develop a research proposal.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Ruth Lawrence

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 the Social Sciences	Recommended	Somekh, B. and Lewin, C. (Eds)	LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS, 2005

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop a researchable question that can be answered using appropriate methodology and answered within an appropriate time frame

Activities:: Lectures

02. Develop the research design for an educational research project using appropriate methodology and data analysis techniques

Activities:: Lectures

03. Produce a research proposal in accordance with academic conventions

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04. Demonstrate an awareness of the broader ethical issues associated with research

Activities:: Lectures

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruth Lawrence

Class requirements

Lecture
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
one 4,500-word assignment		100	01, 02, 03, 04