A critique of research study methodologies in one area of educational research (6,000 words).

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A written research proposal as the basis of a thesis (2,500 words).

To include but not be limited to; 
 Conceptualising education and educational research.  The place of research knowledge in learning, teaching and assessment practices.  Methodological considerations in educational research.  Key research methods and approaches: qualitative methods, quantitative methods and mixing methods. Research questions.  Research design and organisation.  A review of methods and methodology.  Methods in context.  Literature reviews.  Documentary analysis.  Data analysis - skills and theory.  Research ethics in an educational context.  Data management.  Data analysis.

Planning for Educational Research - 8103EDDOC

Planning for Educational Research

Evaluate strategies for the management and analysis of data.

Critically appraise methods and methodologies relevant to educational research design.

Formulate a feasible research question(s) and study design based on a defined area for exploration which demonstrates a clear sense of issues relevant to the study.

Identify main philosophical and methodological positions in relation to a specific research problem.

Critically select methods suited to the investigation of a research problem in education.

Critically analyse and manage the ethical implications of research as an education professional.