Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
ED20152 Introduction to research methods II |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take ED10162 |
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Aims & Learning Objectives: This unit aims to enable students to develop their understanding of how research methods can be best applied in the context of their professional practice. On completion of this unit students will have an understanding of techniques of small-scale enquiry, including case study and action research approaches. They will understand how to generate professionally relevant research questions, to develop an appropriate research design, and to locate and review literature in appropriate fields. They will be introduced to methods of data collection and techniques of analysis in professional contexts. Skills: * Problem solving (F/A) * Independent learning (F) * Written communication (T/F/A) * Group work (F) * Formulation of a research question (T/F/A) Content: The unit will develop students' understanding of: techniques of small-scale enquiry; the relation of professional interests to academic fields of study and the location and review of appropriate literature; the ethics and parameters of undertaking research in professional contexts, and appropriate research designs for such contexts. |