Modiwl XME-4401:
Research Methods in Education
Research methods in education 2024-25
XME-4401
2024-25
School of Education
Module - PGT
30 credits
Module Organiser:
Sonya Woodward
Overview
- An Introduction to Educational Research;
- The Research Question;
- An Overview of Quantitative Research Methods;
- Ethics and Educational Research;
- An Overview of Qualitative Research Methods;
- Evaluating research articles;
- Designing Questionnaires;
- Presenting Questionnaire data;
- Conducting Interviews;
- Analysing Qualitative Data;
- Assignment Guidance
- Single Case Experimental Designs;
- Case Studies;
- Action Research;
- Writing up research;
- Tutorial(s);
- Internet Research;
- Academic Writing;
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Assignment 1 (Exam): Some understanding of key concepts demonstrated, but limited depth to understanding and confusion on some concepts.Assignment 2: Sufficient planning in relation to the learning outcomes; • Consideration given to planning and structure; • Discussion of at least oneresearch approach and one method; • Links made between research aims and research findings; • Demonstrates some knowledge of research methods and relevant literature; • Demonstrates comprehension of different approaches to research; • Demonstrates some understanding of research study structure; • Demonstrates some understanding of research ethics. -good -Assignment 1: A good understanding of key concepts, with some good critical understanding demonstrated. Some confusion on some concepts, but a good general understanding.Assignment 2: Showing sustained and relevant arguments regarding the strengths and weaknesses of research studies and particular researchapproaches/methods; • Employs theoretical perspectives and research methods literature to inform critical analysis of research studies; • Makes clear andinformed links between research aims and findings; • Well planned in relation to learning outcomes and structure of argument; • Demonstrates appliedknowledge of research methods and relevant literature; • Ability to compare and contrast different approaches to research; • Applied understanding ofresearch ethics -excellent -Assignment 1: An excellent and thorough critical understanding of key concepts clearly demonstrated. Very little confusion of concepts. Assignment 2: Demonstrates an engaged and critical analysis of resources used, showing original insights on contrasting research approaches andmethods; • Demonstrates strong capacity to contrast quantitative and qualitative approaches and a wide range of methods, showing original insights onthe implications these may have for research findings; • Uses, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of, a range of relevant theoreticalperspectives linked to methodology; • Produces original and challenging ideas in relation to research • Engages critically with acomprehensive range of research literature applied to research
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate a breadth of academic, peer-reviewed literature relevant to your research topic
- Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative or quantitative approaches and mixed methods in educational research.
- Critically understand and justify the use of different research methods and practices relevant to students’ own areas of interest and/or practice
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts in research methods
- Demonstrate critical understanding of the range of ethical considerations of undertaking research.
- Formulate a research proposal, including selecting appropriate research methods, on a topic relating to education.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Exam
Weighting
50%
Due date
24/11/2021
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Research proposal Literature review plus aims and objectives
Weighting
25%
Due date
11/05/2022
Assessment method
Individual Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Presentation /seminar - discussion about methodological issues and ethics
Weighting
25%