Investigating issues in teaching and learning
Dr P J Perry and Dr B Sharpley
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Peninsula
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate skills and understanding in structuring a research proposal; conducting literature surveys; the roles that computers may play in research; how to use descriptive statistics in research; action research; qualitative and quantitative research approaches including observations, interviewing, questionnaires; ethical issues associated with research in teaching and learning.
Synopsis The focus of this subject is to encourage students to consider their own ideas about research and to recognise that research findings can be used to help improve educational outcomes. Students will be introduced to a range of methods for conducting research, as well as some of the major issues associated with attempting research in teaching and learning.
Assessment Folio of research tasks (maximum 3000 words): 60%
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Research proposal (2000 words) and seminar presentation (2000 words): 40%
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Hurdle: Attendance and participation in class
Recommended texts
Burns R B Introduction to research methods Longman Cheshire, 1994
Gunstone R F White R T and Fensham P J `Developments in style and purpose of education on the learning of science' in Journal of Research in Science Education 25(7), 513-29, 1988
White R T and Gunstone R F Probing understanding Falmer Press, 1992
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