EDUCATION RESEARCH METHODS A

EDU4RMA

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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.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Craig Deed

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Research Study Proposal, Literature Review

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Requires coordinator's approval

Co-requisites: N/A

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Learning resources

Educational Research: planning, conducting and evaluating

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Cresswell, J.

Year: 2015

Edition/Volume: 5th edition

Publisher: PEARSON

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Research for Educators

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Kervin, L., Vialle, W., Howard, S., Herrington, J. & Okely, T.

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: 2nd edition

Publisher: CENGAGE

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop a researchable question that can be answered using appropriate methodology and answered within an appropriate time frame.
02. Develop the research design for an educational research project using appropriate methodology and data analysis techniques.
03. Demonstrate an awareness of the broader ethical issues associated with research in education.
04. Draft a thematic literature review that problematises and contextualises a research question and demonstrate an understanding of the form and function of a literature review through critiquing and providing formative feedback for a peer.
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