oed4rmo research methods oee
RESEARCH METHODS IN OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
OED4RMO
2017
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRuth Lawrence
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
- Activities:
- Lectures
04. Demonstrate an awareness of the broader ethical issues associated with research
- Activities:
- Lectures
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRuth 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 |