(in Polish) Research Methods in Education 380-ERA-7GWM
Aim of the course:
The main aims of this course are:
* to present different types of research in education along with the examples of research projects;
* to explain the main differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods in education;
* to enhance students’ knowledge and skills concerning research design, especially preparing theoretical frameworks, formulating research aims and problems, data collection and analysis, discussion and implications;
* to show ethical dilemmas in educational research;
* develop student’s own research proposal and ethics application for a small scale study in the field of education;
* to develop students' skills of critical and innovative thinking.
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Term 2022:
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Assessment criteria
Teaching methods:
* class discussion,
* case studies,
* critical review of research-based articles in educational journals
Forms and conditions of credit:
The students are expected to:
* active participation in all classes;
* preparing a short oral presentation (max. 10 minutes = 2 pages) of their own research projects. The presentation should include the following elements: (1) the rationale and significance of study; (2) the main research problem(s); (3) hypothesis (if relevant); (4) description and explanation of general approach to the designed study.
Bibliography
Literature:
Creswell, J. W. 2009. Research design, qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches. New York: Sage.
Erickan, K., and W. M. Roth. 2006. What good is polarizing research into qualitative and quantitative? Educational Researcher 35 (5): 14-23.
Lukenchuk, A. (ed.), 2013. Paradigms of research for the 21st Century. Perspectives and examples form practice. New York, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt, Oxford, Wien: Peter Lang.
Palaiologou, I., D. Needham, and T. Male. 2016. Doing research in education. Theory and practice. Los Angeles, London, New Delhi,
Singapore, Washington DC: SAGE.
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