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.

SchoolEducation

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorCraig Deed

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesResearch Study Proposal, Literature Review

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Requires coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Educational Research: planning, conducting and evaluating

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorCresswell, J.

Year2015

Edition/Volume5th edition

PublisherPEARSON

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Research for Educators

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorKervin, L., Vialle, W., Howard, S., Herrington, J. & Okely, T.

Year2016

Edition/Volume2nd edition

PublisherCENGAGE

ISBNN/A

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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

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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