| Unit name | Research Methods for Science Education |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUCM4003 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Wishart |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit is targeted at education professionals including teachers who are undertaking small-scale research projects themselves. It aims to underpin the students' own research and to ensure that the students engage critically with research data. The unit itself is underpinned by the theoretical concept of the education professional as a reflective practitioner informed through evidence based practice within the sociocultural context of a teaching and learning environment. Students will be introduced to a range of research designs frequently used in education and the pros and cons in their deployment. Students will consider the dominant methods of data collection and analysis in the context of science education, reflect on their underlying philosophies and learn to use their associated tools. They will be expected to complete practical activities within classroom or other suitable contexts that are designed to illustrate the underlying theories.
