This subject provides an introduction to educational research and will help you to develop your research skills. You will examine the nature and purpose of research, working with theories and concepts, critically evaluating literature, and exploring the purposes and characteristics of different approaches to research. You will also learn how … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject provides an introduction to educational research and will help you to develop your research skills. You will examine the nature and purpose of research, working with theories and concepts, critically evaluating literature, and exploring the purposes and characteristics of different approaches to research. You will also learn how to prepare for and execute a research project.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Subject instances
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Research Methods in Education
Title:Research Methods in Education
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K.
Year:2013
Edition/volume:7th
Publisher:TAYLOR FRANCIS ROUTLEDGE: LONDON/NEW YORK
ISBN:1135721963, 9781135721961
Recommended - Book - Doing Research in the Real World
Title:Doing Research in the Real World
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Gray, D.E.
Year:2013
Publisher:SAGE
ISBN:1446297527, 9781446297520
Recommended - Book - Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Title:Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Punch, K.F.
Year:2009
Publisher:SAGE
ISBN:144624332X, 9781446243329
Recommended - Book - Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology
Title:Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Mertens, D.M.
Year:2019
Edition/volume:5th
Publisher:SAGE
ISBN:1544333757, 9781544333755
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the process involved in the conduct of research
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Demonstrate critical and reflective analysis of current issues in research in education
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Synthesise and apply the knowledge gained in this course to plan a research project
Learning activities
Workshops and Reading materials
Requisite rules
Students must be admitted into EDMER or have coordinator approval
