Overview
Lecturer
Cornel-Victor Igna
Seminar tutor
Cornel-Victor Igna
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
English
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Education Sciences
Field of study
Pedagogy of primary and preschool education
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class / Seminary
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lecture, conversation, exemplification.
Entry requirements
Theory of research
Aims
To understand the theory and use of research methods used in education and other social sciences.
To understand the theory and use of research methods used in education and other social sciences.
To understand the theory and use of research methods used in education and other social sciences.
Course contents
I. Short history of research in education sciences
II. Theoretical aspects of research in education sciences
III. Design of research in education sciences
IV. Planning of the research in education sciences
V. Gathering data. Quantitative methods
VI. Mathematical-statistical methods to process and interpret research data
VII. Gathering data. Qualitative methods
VIII. Organization and analysis of qualitative data
IX. Difficulties during research projects
X. Research in schools and universities
XI. Research of educational and social policies
XII. Criteria for research evaluation
XIII. Valuing/applying and publishing the results
XIV. Research ethics
Learning outcomes
Understanding of the research process and requirements
Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative research
Ability to manage qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to find and solve problems related to research projects
Assessment
Written paper – interpretative essay – 80%; continuous assessment – 20%.
Recommended reading
Practical Research Methods. A user-friendly guide to mastering research techniques and projects,
Dawson, C.
2002
Studying Educational and Social Policy Theoretical Concepts and Research Methods,
Ronald H. Heck,
20004
gentle guide to research methods,
Rugg, G., Petre, M.,
2007
The management of a student research project
Sharp, J.A., Peters, J., Howard, K.,
2002)
Researching education: data, methods and theory in educational enquiry,
Scott D. and Usher R.
2011