PdF:SZ6031 Research in the Educational Pr - Course Information

SZ6031 Research in the Educational Practice

Extent and Intensity

0/0/.5. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Mareš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Vlčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radek Pospíšil, Ph.D. (assistant)
doc. Mgr. Jana Kratochvílová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Lucie Škarková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Tereza Škubalová, Ph.D. (assistant)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Vlčková, Ph.D.
Department of Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Jan Mareš, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Education – Faculty of Education

Prerequisites (in Czech)

!NOWANY( SZ6631 Research in Education ) && SOUHLAS

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Abstract

The aim of the course is to introduce students to a specific form of research that is beneficial for educational professionals, such as teachers and teaching assistants. Students will be equipped with basic methodological knowledge and skills necessary for successfully conducting educational research in practice. The course focuses on the practical application of research methods and their relevance for improving teaching and learning in the school environment.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to: • 1) Understand the fundamental approaches to exploring educational reality, particularly regarding the examination of behaviours and attitudes of participants in school education and educational outcomes. • 2) Plan, execute, and evaluate a simple research project, especially of the action type. • 3) Conduct systematic literature review related to the research question. • 4) Propose and justify an appropriate research design, data collection methods, sample, and data analysis procedures within the research question, and subsequently implement this plan in a small-scale research project. • 5) Analyse data, interpret findings, and present them in writing and orally in accordance with APA style guidelines.

Key topics

1) Research in Relation to School Practice – Its Significance and Application: Research approaches, designs, and types. Examples of educational research. Research process and project development, formulation of research questions, literature review using AI tools, APA 7 citation style.
2) Research Project: Research problem, questions, hypotheses, variables and their operationalization, sample selection and size, choice of data collection and analysis methods. Structure of a research study (IMRAD). Overview of data collection methods. Validity and reliability.
3) Data Collection Methods: Interview, observation, collection of documents and student work products. Interview: Interview guide and questions, questioning techniques, informed consent, recording, transcription rules, transcript production. Observation: Development of categorical systems and observation sheets, video recording. Qualitative data analysis.
4) Qualitative Data Analysis: Processing of field notes and transcripts. Coding and interpretation of data – selected techniques.
5) Data Collection Methods: Questionnaire, test, (quasi-)experiment. Questionnaire: Item construction, online data collection, creation of a dataset, data preparation.
6) Quantitative Data Analysis: Basic descriptive statistics. JASP software. Graphical presentation and interpretation of results. Presentation and publication of research results: IMRAD structure, APA7 format, and evaluation of research quality.

Study resources and literature

required literature
• Gavora, P., et al. (2010). Elektronická učebnica pedagogického výskumu. [online]. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského. Dostupné z~http://www.e-metodologia.fedu.uniba.sk
• Švaříček, R. et al. (2014). Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Portál.
• Citační a publikační norma APA7: https://pedagogika.phil.muni.cz/studium/citacni-norma-apa

recommended literature
• RABUŠIC, Ladislav; Petr SOUKUP and Petr MAREŠ. Statistická analýza sociálněvědních dat (prostřednictvím SPSS). 2., přepracované vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2019, 573 stran. ISBN 9788021092488. URL info
• Hendl, J. (2023). Kvalitativní výzkum. Portál.
• Gall, J. P., Gall, M. D., & Borg, W. R. (2013). Applying educational research: How to read, do, and use research to solve problems of practice (6. vyd). Pearson.
• Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2022). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6. vyd.). Sage.
• Vlčková, K., Lojdová, K., Lukas, J., Mareš, J., Šalamounová, Z., Kohoutek, T., Bradová, J., & Ježek, S. (2015). Z~posluchárny za katedru: Mocenské vztahy ve výuce studentů učitelství. Brno: Munipress. Dostupné z: https://munispace.muni.cz/index.php/munis
• Strauss, A., & Corbinová, J. (1999). Základy kvalitativního výzkumu: postupy a techniky metody zakotvené teorie. Boskovice: Albert.
• Tomášek, V. et al. (2012). Národní zpráva TIMSS 2011. Praha: ČŠI. Dostupné z: http://www.csicr.cz
• Pelikán, J. (2011). Základy empirického výzkumu pedagogických jevů. Karolinum.
• OECD (2014). Výsledky PISA 2012: Kreativní řešení problémů. Schopnosti žáků řešit problémy z~reálného života. Paříž: OECD. Dostupné z: http://www.csicr.cz/html/PISA-KreativRP/html5/index.html?&locale=CSY&pn=3
• Dvořák, D., Starý, K., Urbánek, T., Chvál, M., & Walterová, E. (2011). Česká základní škola. Vícepřípadová studie. Praha: Karolinum.
• Yin, R. K. (2013). Case Study Research: Design and Methods. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
• Chvál, M., Procházková, I., & Straková, J. (2015). Hodnocení výsledků vzdělávání didaktickými testy. Praha: ČŠI. Dostupné z: http://www.csicr.cz/cz/Aktuality/Hodnoceni-vysledku-vzdelavani-didaktickymi-testy
• Gavora, P. (2002). Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Brno: Paido.

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

Lecture. Independent study of specialized sources and electronic distance-learning materials.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Students are required to complete an individual portfolio assignment, which must be submitted electronically in accordance with APA 7 standards via the designated submission folder in the course materials section of the Information System (IS). The assignment is due by January 10, and meeting this deadline is a condition for successfully passing the course. If necessary, students are allowed to resubmit the assignment for revision up to two times. Late submission will be considered a resit attempt. Active participation in the course is required. This includes preparation for class, completion of ongoing assignments, prior reading for course sessions, and active involvement in discussions and activities. To successfully pass the course, students must also pass a final online knowledge test, which takes place at the end of the semester. Students may take the test even if they have not yet submitted the portfolio assignment. The course carries 4 ECTS credits, which, according to the study regulations of Masaryk University, corresponds to 100–120 hours of student work. This includes 8 hours of in-class instruction, with the remaining time allocated to class preparation, self-study, completion of the portfolio assignment, and preparation for the test.

Alternate completion

Students going from Czechia on an INTERNSHIP abroad complete a portfolio task and take a test. The subject can be completed during the semester, in the following semester, or through a similar course abroad.

Language of instruction

Czech

Study support

https://is.muni.cz/auth/ucitel/io/seznam?fakulta=1441;obdobi=9464;predmet=1580998;uvodnik=a

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials

Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

• SZ6631 Research in Education
  !NOWANY(SZ6031) && souhlas  

Teacher's information

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