RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION

EDU5RME

2020

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 introduced to the theory, paradigms, 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.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Not available to students in the 1st semester of study except with the written approval of the course coordinator

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Research Methods in Education

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K.

Year: 2011

Edition/Volume: 7th Ed

Publisher: TAYLOR FRANCIS ROUTLEDGE: LONDON/NEW YORK

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Introduction to Research Methods in Education

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Punch, K.F.

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SAGE: LOS ANGELES

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Doing Research in the Real World

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Gray, D.E.

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SAGE: LONDON

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Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Mertens, D.M.

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 4th Ed

Publisher: SAGE: LOS ANGELES

ISBN: N/A

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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

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of research as well as consideration of issues involved in the conceptualisation and design of research projects.

02. Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.

03. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 21
Ten 3.00 hours lecture/workshop other recurrence on weekdays at night from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Assessment Task 1: Online tasks, two sections, three due dates (2000 word equivalent in total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Assessment Task 2: Literature Review (3000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 42
Ten 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Assessment Task 1: Online tasks, two sections, three due dates (2000 word equivalent in total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Assessment Task 2: Literature Review (3000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3