DR0002 Research Methods in Education

Faculty of Education
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Maria A. Efstratopoulou (lecturer), Mgr. Jarmila Bradová, Ph.D. (deputy)
Mgr. Jarmila Bradová, Ph.D. (assistant)
doc. PaedDr. Hana Horká, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Jana Kratochvílová, Ph.D.
Department of Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jarmila Bradová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Wed 25. 4. 14:00–17:10 zasedací místnost děkanátu, Thu 26. 4. 14:00–17:10 zasedací místnost děkanátu
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
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Course objectives
The seminar aims to support students to understand and critically examine the theoretical perspecrtives and methodological approaches which underpin the process of research methods. The students will be introduced to the range of research methods in Social Sciences, primarily focusing on research in Education and understand the specific approaches and application of research to different settings and contexts. In addition, the seminar aims to support the selection and critical evaluation of relevant research along with the presentation translation and application of MBC list in order to collect, treat and interpret data on primary students. Students will advance their research and writing skills, drawing on relevant findings to impact on their professional practice and development.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this Seminar students will be able to: 1.Critically analyse and evaluate research in relation to emotional , behavioural and developmental disorders in children 2. Select and critically evaluate the relevant literature along with a range of research methods in order to collect, treat and interpret data. 3. Gain advance knowledge about Psychometric properties of Assessment instruments and their application to reseach in their professional context. 4. Desing their own pilot studies using ratings on MBC, analyse the findings in relation to specific aims, objectives and criteria and indentify limitations amd practical implications on their professional contexts.
Syllabus
  • 1.Emotional , Behaviour and Developmental problems in students 2.Assessment and Observation techniques in Education 3.Development of The MBC list and Psychometric properties 4.Designing small scale research studies in Education
Literature
  • Connolly, P. (2007). Quantitative data analysis in education: A critical introduction using SPSS. London: Routledge.
  • Efstratopoulou, M. (2014). Working with Challenging children:From Theory to Practice in Education. New York: Nova Sciences.
  • Bronson, D. E., & Davis, T. S. (2012). Finding and evaluating evidence: Systematic reviews and evidence-based practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Huizingh, E. (2007). Applied statistics with SPSS. London: Sage.
  • Salkind, N.J. (2009). Statistics for people who (think they) hate statistics. London: Sage.
  • Booth, A., Sutton, A., & Papaioannou, D. (2016). Systematic approaches to a successful literature review. Los Angeles: Sage.
  • Hamilton, L., & Corbett-Whittier, C. (2013). Using case study in education research. Los Angeles, Calif: SAGE.
  • Field, A. (2005). Discovering statistics using SPSS. London: Sage.
  • Muijs, D. ( 2011). Doing Quantitative Research in Education with SPSS. London: Sage Publications.
Teaching methods
Each session will be consisted by: A theoretical part/ presentation of relevant theory Practical workshop / activities in groups or individually
Assessment methods
Knowledge and Understanding: Content ( 40%) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of quantitative methodologies through appropriate selection of appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical tests as they relate to aspects of Education. Intellectual skills: Analysis (40%) Demonstrate analytical skills in reporting the findings of the analysis, such as in the interpretation of results from statistical tests / analyses. Use of academic sources to support any research findings, where appropriate. Transferable skills: Use of IT and additional resources (10%) Use IT and a range of academic sources to interpret the data and relate your findings to SEN. Communication Skills ( 10%) Communicate findings in an appropriate style using narrative or statistical forms of communication as appropriate.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 6 x 90 minutes.
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