EQ949-30 Research Methods in Education
Department Education Studies
Level Taught Postgraduate Level
Module leader Dr Justine Mercer
Credit Value 30
Module duration 10 weeks
Assessment 100% Coursework
Study location University of Warwick main campus, Coventry
Introduction
This is a core research methods modules for several of our MA programmes. It helps prepare students to undertake the independent research dissertation.
Principle Module Aims and Outcomes
- To introduce students to the various, sometimes competing, paradigms in educational research.
- To involve students in reading, critically, research papers, monographs and texts.
- To encourage students to identify the theoretical and methodological grounds on which educational research is based.
- To assess the efficacy of such research from a variety of perspectives and practices.
Syllabus
- Introduction to Research Philosophies
- From Research Questions to Research Design
- Data collection methods
- Ethical issues in research
- Methods of data analysis
Study Time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 5 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Seminars | 15 sessions of 2 hours (10%) |
| Private study | 265 hours (88%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Assessment
| Weighting | |
|---|---|
| Poster presentation | 50% |
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Presentation to small group as part of a larger Poster conference for PGT students. Marks are awarded for the poster as well as for the presentation |
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Reflective Account |
50% |