edu5rme research methods in ed
RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
EDU5RME
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to educational research and key issues involved in educational research including critical reading and informed consumption of research. You will be engaged with ideas related to theories, paradigms, methodologies, methods, and differing purposes for and approaches to educational research. These foundations assist students to understand the contexts of educational research and various ways of undertaking it ethically and responsibly
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorTroy Heffernan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into EMALC or RMEC or EDMEC or EDMELC or RMOEE or RMSE or EMTSC or subject coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Not available to students in the 1st semester of study except with the written approval of the course coordinator
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Research Methods in Education (7th Ed) | Recommended | Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K. (2011) | TAYLOR FRANCIS ROUTLEDGE: LONDON/NEW YORK |
| Readings | Doing Research in the Real World | Recommended | Gray, D.E. (2013) | SAGE: LONDON |
| Readings | Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology (4th Ed) | Recommended | Mertens, D.M. (2014) | SAGE: LOS ANGELES |
| Readings | Introduction to Research Methods in Education | Recommended | Punch, K.F. (2009) | SAGE: LOS ANGELES |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an informed understanding of educational research and issues involved in the conceptualisation, design, enactment and evaluation of educational research.
- Activities:
- Workshops and Reading materials
02. Investigate and apply theoretical knowledge and methodological strategies for enhancing learning and teaching through educational research.
- Activities:
- Workshops and Reading materials
03. Critically analyse and evaluate educational research for the purpose of improving practice.
- Activities:
- Workshops and Reading materials
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCraig Deed
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 8.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on saturday during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Saturday August 11th, Saturday September 1st, Saturday September 15th"
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 3.5 hours lecture/seminar per study period on sunday during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sunday August 12th, Sunday September 2nd, Sunday September 16th"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Online tasks, two sections, three due dates (2000 word equivalent in total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 2: Literature Review (3000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal (2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 10-25, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTroy Heffernan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 23
Six 3.0 hours lecture/workshop every two weeks on weekdays at night from week 11 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lecture/Workshop dates are: 13th & 27th March, 10th April and 1st, 15th, 29th May"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Online tasks, two sections, three due dates (2000 word equivalent in total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 2: Literature Review (3000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal (2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTroy Heffernan
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.
"Lecture/Workshop dates are: 31st July, 7th & 14th August, 11th & 18th September, 9th & 16th October"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Online tasks, two sections, three due dates (2000 word equivalent in total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 2: Literature Review (3000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal (2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |