Research Methods in Education

Research Methods in Education

Unit code: EED7001

Credit points: 12

Research is an integral element of education. The intention of this unit is to provide students, both practitioner researchers and those who wish to advance in their trajectory as researchers with a conceptual and critical overview of educational research methodologies and methods. Students will familiarise themselves with methodological literature, explore current literature related to their chosen area of inquiry and experience developing a research proposal.  Students are advised to complete this unit preceding the minor thesis, capstone or curriculum specialisation. 

Learning outcomes

 

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to educational research including respectful research tied to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and language; 
  2. Explicate the essential elements and processes involved in undertaking qualitative educational research; 
  3. Elucidate an understanding of the need for the ethical conduct of research, and an awareness of the processes for applying for ethics approval when undertaking educational research; 
  4. Critically reflect on and evaluate different approaches to research; 
  5. Implement a design for a research project; 
  6. Critique how research can be used to inform literacy and numeracy strategies in teaching contexts. 

 

Assessment

 

Item 

Assessment 

  

Graded 

LO Alignment 

Grad Caps Alignment 

Case Study  

Research planning: Reflective writing and Scoping document 

  

20%  

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 

1, 3 

Poster  

Research methodology 

  

40%  

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 

1, 3 

Assignment  

Synoptic literature review 

  

40%  

1, 2, 4 

1, 3 

 
Related course/s

 

This unit is studied as part of the online Master of Teaching (Primary Education).