Studies in teaching 7: field studies
Dr B Sharpley
6 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, concept maps (drawings), POEs, journals (thinking books); ethical issues associated with research in education.
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 education.
Assessment Folio of research tasks: 70%
* Research proposal and
seminar presentation (2000 words): 30%
* 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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