Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Analyse and interpret data using a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Understand and explain major data collection methods for educational research
- Critically consider the ethical issues surrounding research in education.
- Evaluate and select appropriate research designs to investigate research problems
- Develop a research proposal suitable for a master’s dissertation project.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 132 |
Teaching | 18 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Extra Reading. During each lesson you will be directed to related readings from other textbooks and journal articles to enhance and extend your understanding of the topics under discussion. All of these resources will be available electronically via the University’s library
Textbooks
Creswell, J. W. (2020). Educational Research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Upper Saddle River: Pearson..
Creswell, J W (2012). Educational Research: Planning, conducting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (Core Textbook). Upper Saddle River: Pearson.
Punch, K. & Oancea, A (2014). Introduction to research methods in education. (Core Textbook). London, UK: Sage.
Thomas, G. (2013). How to do your research project: A guide for students in education and applied social sciences. (Core Textbook). London, UK: Sage.
Muijs, D. (2010). Doing quantitative research in education with SPSS. (Core Textbook). London, UK: Sage.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research proposal | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Research proposal | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External