Unit details
EXR781 - Education Research Methodology
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, X), trimester 2 (X), trimester 3 (X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | L Harrison |
| Campus contact: | J Moss (B), L Harrison (X) |
| Prerequisite: | Entry requires a WAM of 70% or higher. Exceptions to this prerequisite must be approved by the Unit Chair. |
| Incompatible with: | EXR780 |
| Contact hours: | Equivalent to 3 hours per week |
| Note: This unit requires online access and students will be required to access several library modules designed to support this unit. | |
Content
This unit introduces students to a selection of research methodologies and examines the theoretical frameworks that position different approaches to education research. Students investigate the key tasks and decisions involved in developing sound research proposals and investigate how these activities are themselves shaped by the broader concept of research methodology. The unit introduces different methods of data collection and analysis and examines how these processes are related to research questions and methodological coherence. Students are asked to think critically about their own research problems and how these may be investigated most suitably by drawing on a particular research methodology. Students are introduced to research ethics, examples of ethical issues frequently experienced in education research.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (40%, 2500 words) - A written assignment in the form of a literature review that:
- identifies a problem/issue and possible research question/s; and
- reflects on how the problem/issue and question/s are informed by current relevant literature.
Assessment 2 (60%, 3500 words) - A written assignment that outlines a potential research proposal which:
- states a refined research question or questions;
- justifies a considered methodological approach for the proposed research;
- identifies appropriate methods; and
- draws critically on relevant current literature.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $587 | $1944 | $2490 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
