edu5rme research methods in education
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.
SchoolEducation
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKate O'Connor
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsNot available to students in the 1st semester of study except with the written approval of the course coordinator
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Research Methods in Education
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K.
Year2011
Edition/Volume7th Ed
PublisherTAYLOR FRANCIS ROUTLEDGE: LONDON/NEW YORK
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Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPunch, K.F.
Year2009
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PublisherSAGE: LOS ANGELES
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Doing Research in the Real World
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGray, D.E.
Year2013
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PublisherSAGE: LONDON
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Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMertens, D.M.
Year2014
Edition/Volume4th Ed
PublisherSAGE: LOS ANGELES
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Online tasks, two sections, three due dates (2000 word equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assessment Task 2: Literature Review (3000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Task 1: Online tasks, two sections, three due dates (2000 word equivalent in total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assessment Task 2: Literature Review (3000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Assessment Task 3: Research Proposal (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |