Research Methodology and Design in Education

Code

EDUC3039

School

Education

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module examines the nature of qualitative and quantitative research methods of inquiry in education and builds students’ practical knowledge and understanding of approaches to designing and undertaking research in education.  Topics covered will include:

• Frameworks for approaching social science research and research paradigms in education
• The Literature Review
• Identifying a purpose and research question
• The design frame:
  • Sampling, generalizability, reliability and validity
  • Action research in education
  • Case study and ethnography
  • Experiment
  • Survey
  • Comparative study
• Ethics in education research

Target Students

Only available to Final Year BA Hons Education students

Classes

This module is taught through a series of seminars.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: 2,000 Words or equivalent.

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding 
Students should demonstrate a critical understanding of: 
 

The underlying values, theories and concepts relevant to education

B. Intellectual Skills 
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to: 
 

Select a range of relevant primary and secondary sources, including theoretical and research-based evidence, to extend their knowledge and understanding of research methodology and design in education 

C.  Professional practical skills  
Students will be able to demonstrate that they can: 
 
 

Use research skills appropriate to the discipline of education: quantitative, qualitative and library based, written and oral communication, and textual analysis 

D.  Transferable (key) skills 
 Students should be able to: 
 
 

Organise and articulate opinions and arguments in speech and writing using relevant specialist vocabulary 

Conveners

• Dr Susan Jones
• Dr Jenny Elliott